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Last Reviewed Date

September 20, 2024

Resources to help Lead Agencies assess copayments and sliding fee scales, post the sliding fee scales to the website, and use the SMI-FPG calculator.

Resources

Tips for Posting Family-Friendly Web Content

A resource on posting information to the Child Care Financial Assistance Consumer Education Website.

State Median Income and Federal Poverty Guidelines Calculation Tool Instructions

This tool can be used when determining sliding fee scale income ranges based on the State Median Income and Federal Poverty Guidelines.

CCDF Budget Calculator Instructions

The CCDF Budget Calculator helps Lead Agencies understand the impact of changes to provider rates, co-pays, eligibility levels and paying by enrollment.

Return to 2024 CCDF Final Rule Resources page.