Lead Agency Examples of COVID-19 Relief Funding

Last Reviewed Date
January 25, 2023

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These resources highlight the experiences of CCDF Lead Agencies that awarded grants to child care providers in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The resources offer examples of collaboration and planning approaches that Lead Agencies took to successfully create grant programs and distribute COVID-19 relief funding to child care providers. These grant programs used Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act funding. Moreover, the Lead Agencies’ experiences offer helpful information for other Lead Agencies as they plan and implement child care stabilization grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

The Office of Child Care would like to thank the CCDF Lead Agencies for their participation and willingness to share their time, experiences, and lessons learned to inform these resources.

COVID-19 Case Studies Introduction

This document gives an overview of the case studies, including a summary, state highlights, and common themes.

Georgia STABLE Payments Case Study

This case study explores Georgia’s experience and approach for its Short-Term Assistance Benefit for Licensed Entities (STABLE) payments.

Illinois Child Care Restoration Grants Case Study

This case study explores Illinois’s experience and approach for its Child Care Restoration grants.

New Mexico Child Care Stabilization and Recovery Grants Case Study 

This case study explores New Mexico’s experience and approach for its Child Care Stabilization and Recovery grants.

Virginia CARES Grants Case Study

This case study explores Virginia’s experience and approach for its CARES grants.

Region I Framework for Supporting Providers After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Four Region 1 states participated in an overview and discussion about the Region 1 Common Framework for use of federal relief funds for child care.