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Office of Child Care Resources for Disasters and Emergencies

A primary goal of the Office of Child Care is to help early childhood programs support children's healthy growth and development. This goal becomes especially important in the event of a major disaster or emergency, as children are among our most vulnerable populations. Child care can be a...
Resource Type: General Information
Topic/Subtopic Leadership and Coordination, Emergency Preparedness
Implementation Guide: Strategies to Support Use of Contracts for Child Care Slots

Guidance from the Office of Child Care (OCC) strongly recommends CCDF Lead Agencies use funds to expand access to high-quality child care by increasing the use of contracts or grants, among other strategies. This implementation guide focuses on commonly reported concerns regarding the use of...
Resource Type: General Information
Topic/Subtopic COVID-19, American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act), ARP Act Supplemental Funding, Equal Access to Child Care, Supply Building Strategies, Contracts or Grants
Early Care and Education Providers

Early Child Education Providers

The CCDBG Act of...
Resource Type: General Information
Topic/Subtopic Training and Professional Development Requirements, Health and Safety Topics, Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards
Starting and Operating a Child Care Business
Resource Type: General Information
Topic/Subtopic Strengthening Business Practices
Resources to Help You Choose Quality Child Care
Child Care Aware publications contain useful information that can help you choose a quality child care program. These publications are available through the...
Resource Type: General Information
Topic/Subtopic Quality Improvement
Finding Money to Run Your Child Care Business

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Resource Type: General Information
Topic/Subtopic Professional Development, Stable Financial Assistance to Families
Increasing Workforce Compensation Implementation Guide: Immediate Relief for the Workforce

Guidance from the Office of Child Care (OCC) strongly recommends CCDF Lead Agencies use funds to expand access to high-quality child care by implementing strategies to increase provider compensation. This resource can help Lead Agencies rebuild their early childhood and school-age care workforce...
Resource Type: General Information
Topic/Subtopic COVID-19, American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act), ARP Act Supplemental Funding, Professional Development, Compensation, Benefits, and Access to Professional Development (PD)
Consumer Education Resources--ARCHIVED

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Resource Type: General Information
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Informing Child Care Consumers, Consumer Education Website, Outreach and Consumer Education
Providing Care for Children with Special Needs
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Topic/Subtopic Supporting Children With Disabilities
Embracing Health and Wellness Series

In the Embracing Health and Wellness series, learn about current research topics, best practices, and safety tips for Head Start and child care programs. Discover tips for supporting staff and engaging families. Use and share these resources with health managers, child care health consultants,...
Resource Type: General Information
Topic/Subtopic Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Supporting Health and Wellness, Health Literacy and Family Engagement, Health Services Management, Healthy, Active Living, Oral Health, Physical Health, Protecting the Safety of Children, Safety and Injury Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Preparedness