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This Technical Bulletin describes the formatting requirements for the ACF-801 data submission file. These formatting guidelines should be followed by all States and Territories when creating the file for electronic submission to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). All questions about the file format should be directed to the Child Care Automated Reporting System (CARS) Team.

Announces the release of the FY 2020 Preliminary Data Report along with the Excel data tables

This Program Instruction distributes the revised Form ACF-696 CCDF Financial Report, which was approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Number 0970-0510.

Reminds states to submit the SF-424 Mandatory Form through OLDC by Oct. 31, 2020

Announces the release of the FY 2019 Preliminary Data Report and includes Excel data tables

This Program Instruction distributes the revised Form ACF-696 CCDF Financial Report, which was approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Number 0970-0510.

 The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to clarify a number of issues surrounding the ACF-801 reporting requirements. Section II provides guidance related to definitions of specific data elements and data element response options. Section III contains contact information if you have questions or need further assistance.

Announces the open comment period for the state plan pages through Feb. 4, 2020

Reminds states to submit-OCSE-157 for FY 2019 by Oct. 30

Revised OCSE-157 form and instructions to clarify or emphasize intended meaning of a definition or instruction