Out-of-school time (OST) programming has been an integral piece of the school-age child care puzzle for decades. Working families often depend on care before and after school and during school breaks (e.g., summer) for their children when their work schedules do not align with the traditional...
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Este documento de preguntas frecuentes (FAQ, por sus siglas en inglés) está diseñado para proveedores de programas de verano que atienden a niños de familias con bajos ingresos, y que puedan estar interesados en prestar servicios a familias que usan subvenciones para el cuidado infantil, pero...
Los padres que trabajan dependen de programas extraescolares para cubrir el cuidado de los niños durante las horas de trabajo, así como para el enriquecimiento académico y socioemocional. Sin embargo, generalmente la calidad de la programación extraescolar se ve sólo a través de la lente del...
Partnering with families as they build foundations for economic mobility is a key component of your work as an early care and education professional. ...
Families' financial, education, employment, and career needs and goals may change during emergencies and natural disasters. In these tip sheets, early care and...
Your family's financial, education, and employment needs and goals may change during emergencies and natural disasters. Explore these tip sheets to learn how early care...
Working parents depend on out-of-school time programs for child care coverage during work hours as well as for academic and social-emotional enrichment. However, what we know about quality afterschool programming is generally viewed through the lens of enrichment alone. What do parents who seek...
Lead Agencies must also disseminate certain consumer education information to parents, the general public, and, where applicable, child care providers. This information can be disseminated through a child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agency or other means determined by the Lead Agency...
The CCDBG Act of 2014 established a minimum 12-month eligibility period for families receiving child care services through CCDF. Lead Agencies must ensure that families receiving CCDF assistance will be considered eligible and will receive assistance for at least 12 months before their...
The law requires most CCDF families to make a contribution to the cost of care through a copayment. Lead...