The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG)
On November 19, 2014, the President signed the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 into law (PL113-186). The bipartisan measure marks the first time in 18 years that Congress has passed legislation to strengthen the quality of child care.
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) allocates funds to states to assist families in affording child care and to strengthen the quality of child care. State child care policies vary greatly.
KEY STATE BY STATE TABLES
Janet Singerman, President & CEO, Child Care Resources Inc., Charlotte, NC 7/26/12
Paula Koos, Executive Director, Oklahoma Child Care Resource & Referral Association, Oklahoma City, OK
3/25/14 House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood. "The Foundation for Success: Strengthening the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program"
2/5/14 House Education and the Workforce Committee. ?The Foundation for Success: Discussing Early Childhood Education and Care in America?
CCDBG Policy Data Book (2021)
COVID-19 Resources:
- HHS, ARP Child Care Stabilization Funding State Fact Sheets (October 2022) and Overview
- HHS, Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System, Stabilization Grant Applications for States and Territories
- H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan (March 10, 2021). CCDBG statutory langugage
- HHS, American Rescue Plan State by State Funding ($14.9 billion for Child Care Assistance and $23.9 billion for Stabilization increases by state, 4/15/21)
- HHS, American Rescue Plan Tribal Funding Table, 4/15/21
- HHS, Office of Child Care American Rescue Plan Stabilization Grant Guidance, CCDF-ACF-IM-2021-02 (May 10, 2021)
- HHS, Office of Child Care American Rescue Plan Supplemental CCDBG Discretionary Fund Guidance (CCDF-ACF-IM-2021-03) (June 11, 2021)
- White House Fact Sheet (June 11, 2021)
- FY2021 Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA), December 2020 CCDBG Statutory Text for $10 billion increase in funding
- FY2021 COVID Relief $10 billion state by state table (ACF, Office of Child Care, February 2021)
- HHS CRRSA Information Memorandum, CCDF-ACF-IM-2021-01 (Related to Spending CRRSA funding)
- FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act Tax Treatment of Paycheck Protection Program & EIDL Forgiveness
- The CARES Act (3/27/20) includes an increase of $3.5 billion in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in addition to the $550 million increase enacted in December as part of the FY20 Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations legislation.
- CCDBG statutory text included in the CARES Act
- CCDBG $3.5 billion allocation to states (April 2020)
- HHS CARES Act Guidance, CCDF-ACF-IM-2020-01 (4/29/20)
- HHS, Office of Child Care COVID-19 Resources
- HHS, Office of Child Care COVID FAQs, School-age Q&A
- Early Learning Policy Group COVID-19 Resource Page
- GY 2021 State CCDF Allocations (Based on Appropriations)
- GY 2022 State CCDF Allocations (Based on Appropriations)
- FY 2023 State CCDF Allocations (Based on Appropriations)
- FY2024 CCDF Funding Allocations (Based on Appropriations)
- FY2024 Net Increase in CCDF Funding by State
- ARP Child Care Stabilization Funding State and Territory Fact Sheets (February 2023)
- Child Care and Development Fund Payment Rates by States (April 2023)
CCDBG Implementation Resources:
- HHS CCDF Final Rule (March 1, 2024)
- CCDF Final Rule Summary (March 2, 2024)
- CCDF Final Rule Waiver Guidance (ACF-OCC-CCDF-PI-24-03, April 23, 2024
- 2024 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Final Rule (HHS Resource Page)
- HHS CCDF Proposed Rule (July 13, 2023)
- NPRM CCDF Rule Background Resources
- White House Fact Sheet, American Rescue Plan (April 15, 2021)
- FY2022-2024 CCDF State Plans
- FY2025-FY2027 CCDF State Plan and HHS web page
- Program Instruction for State Report for COVID-19 December $10 billion increase in child care (due 2/21)
- State Outlines for $10 billion Expenditure (March 2021)
- HHS FINAL CCDBG Regulations (Sept. 2016)
- Caring for Our Children Basics: Health and Safety Foundations for Early Care and Education (June 2015)
- Caring for Our Children (Health & Safety Website - APHS, AAP, et al)
- FY2019 State Compliance/Corrective Action Plans
- 7% Family Affordability Benchmark (Bipartisan Policy Center)
- Funding Sources to Address Lead in Water (HHS, ECD March 2023)
- CCDF Regs: Paying Above Market Rate for Quality (2016 Reg)
Sheila Hoyle, Executive Director, Southwestern Child Development Commission, Webster, NC
Child Care & Economic Impact
Prior Year State CCDBG Tables
Bipartisan Policy Center
Nationwide Child Care Poll:
T.E.A.C.H. & WAGE$ Initiatives
National & State
Committee for Economic Development Toolkits
Child Care & Early Education
CCDBG Implementation Resources:
Preschool Development Grants B-5 (PDG B-5)
Build Back Better Background
CCDBG Information at a Glance
The Economic Impact of Paid Care in the U.S., a 4-Part Series (Committee for Economic Development, CED)
Regulatory Background/Briefs
National Survey of Early Care & Education (NSECE)
Shared Services Resources
Child Care in State Economies: 2024 Update, Part 1, Recent Trends in Paid Child Care Usage (Committee for Economic Development, CED)