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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...
In their CCDF Plans, states must describe how they inform eligible parents, the general public, and, where applicable, child care providers about how they can apply for, and potentially receive, child care services. Lead Agencies can inform families about available services in a number of ways,...

CCDF regulations requires Lead Agencies to target their efforts and funds toward specific populations of families and children who are vulnerable, at risk, and underserved. The CCDBG Act identifies many of those populations and provides states flexibility in determining approaches they might use...
This section shows how to gather and verify education and job training information from the applicant.
This following examples from States address innovative and effective strategies to support children and families experiencing homelessness. This information consists of direct excerpts from current approved Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plans for FY 2016–2018. Minor...
Partnering with families as they build foundations for economic mobility is a key component of your work as an early care and education professional. ...
The National Survey of Early Care and Education reached 12,000 families and large numbers of home-based and center-based programs (6,000 home-based providers, 5,600 classroom staff, and 8,200 program directors). The six briefs provide practical, useable information to inform state and local...
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...