Office of Child Care (OCC)

Final Rule to Increase Flexibility for Tribes in CCDF Eligibility

The Office of Child Care published a new rule to increase program flexibility for all Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations operating CCDF programs in determining family eligibility.

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2024 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Final Rule

The 2024 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Final Rule updates regulations (45 CFR Part 98) to help working families afford child care and broadly support child care quality and accessibility in communities.

Review the 2024 CCDF Final Rule and Related Resources.

Engaging Families and Early Educators with Direct Experience in Child Care and Early Childhood Systems

The Office of Child Care published a joint Information Memorandum with the Office of Early Childhood Development that affirms funding provided through the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) can be expended to engage individuals with direct experience in the child care subsidy system and early childhood services and systems.

Review the Information Memorandum.

Flexibility in Spending CCDF Funds in Response to Federal or State Declared Emergency Situations

This Information Memorandum provides guidance to State, Territorial, and Tribal CCDF Lead Agencies regarding the flexibility in spending CCDF funds in response to federal or state declared emergency situations.

Review the Information Memorandum.

OCC Technical Assistance Opportunity: Improving Inclusive Child Care Through CCDF

The Office of Child Care is offering a new technical assistance opportunity for state and territory Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agencies. This initiative aims to enhance inclusive child care services for children with disabilities and developmental delays.

Learn more about the opportunity.

The Office of Child Care supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and education and afterschool programs.