COVID Relief Funding for Child Care
Federal COVID funding has positively impacted children, their families, and their providers. These resources explore the details of the funding and the ways it has supported and strengthened the child care system as it recovers.
COVID Investments in Child Care: Supporting Children, Families, and Providers
This resource highlights the ways that COVID funding has helped to stabilize child care, lower families' costs, and increase the compensation of child care workers.
Types of COVID Funding
These pages feature information about the CCDF Discretionary Supplemental Funds and the Child Care Stabilization Grants, both of which are funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP Act).
CCDF Discretionary Supplemental Funds
These pages provide information for Lead Agencies about requirements for use of funds and recommended focus areas.
Child Care Stabilization Grants
These pages feature resources for Lead Agencies and providers and give examples of Lead Agencies’ use of the funds.