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STATE/TERRITORY PROFILE - TEXAS
This profile highlights a current innovative effort to promote a subsidy system that is child-focused, family friendly, and fair to providers. It also provides demographic information, Early Care and Education (ECE) program participation and funding, subsidy innovation and program integrity information, program quality improvement activities, and professional development and workforce initiatives. Sources and links are provided at the end of the document
Demographics
Below 100% of Poverty | Below 185% of Poverty | |
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21.45% | 41.94% |
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18.12% | 38.45% |
https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=C23008&g=&hidePreview=false&table=C23008&tid=ACSDT1Y2019.C23008&lastDisplayedRow=17&vintage=2019
ECE Program Participation and Funding
of Children in Care By Age Group
of Children and Families Served
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource/fy-2018-ccdf-data-tables-preliminary
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource/fy-2018-ccdf-data-tables-preliminary
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$755,825,088 |
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$592,507,478 |
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$163,317,610 |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2020). CCDF Expenditures for FY 2018 (all appropriation years). Table 3a - All Expenditures by State – Detailed Summary. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource/fy-2018-ccdf-table-3a
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$89,012,996 |
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$89,012,996 |
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$2,488,757,000 |
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2,072,250 |
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$428,692,442 |
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3,935 |
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6,873 |
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$554,548,099 |
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61,935 |
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$24,072,498 |
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53,750 |
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$45,467,398 |
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28,044 |
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$854,984,186 |
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238,921 |
CCDF Subsidy Program Administration
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Family Size | Family Percentile Recent MRS100 % of SMI ($/Month) | 85% of SMI($/Month) [Multiply(a) by 0.85] |
(IF APPLICABLE) ($/Month) Maximum Initial or First Tier Income Limit (or Threshold) if Lower Than 85% of Current SMI | IF APPLICABLE) (% of SMI) [Divide(c) by (a), multiply by 100] Income Level if Lower Than 85% of Current SMI |
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Children with Special Needs | |
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Families with Very Low Incomes | |
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Children Experiencing Homelessness | |
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Families Receiving TANF* | |
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Texas does not use grants or contracts for direct child care services. |
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Age | Center | Percentile of most recent MRS | Family Child Care | Percentile of most recent MRS |
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Infant | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Toddler | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Preschool | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
School Age | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Effective date of payment rates: | ||||
Market rate survey (MRS) date: |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 4.2.5a: Setting Payment Rates. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | (e) | (f) | |
Family Size | Lowest “Entry” Income Level Where Family Is First Charged Co-Pay (Greater Than $0) | What Is the Monthly Co-Payment for a Family of This Size Based on the Income Level in (a)? | The Co-Payment in Column (b) is What Percentage of the Income in Column (a)? | Highest “Entry” Income Level Before a Family Is No Longer Eligible | What Is the Monthly Co-Payment for a Family of This Size Based on the Income Level in (d)? | The Co-Payment in Column (e) is What Percentage of the Income in Column (d)? |
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Health and Safety
Age of Children | Child-Staff Ratio | Group Size |
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Infant (11 months) | Not available | Not available |
Toddler (35 months) | Not available | Not available |
Preschool (59months) | Not available | Not available |
School-age (6 years) | Not available | Not available |
School-age (10 years and older) | Not available | Not available |
If any of the responses above are different for exempt child care centers, describe which requirements apply: | Not available |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 5.2.1a-5_6_7: Standards on ratios, group sizes, and qualifications for CCDF providers.– exempt child care centers. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
Quality Improvement
Yes/No | CCDF Funds | Other Funds | Other (describe) | |
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Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Developing, maintaining, or implementing early learning and developmental guidelines | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered quality rating and improvement system | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Improving the supply and quality of child care services for infants and toddlers | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Establishing or expanding a statewide system of CCR&R services | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Facilitating compliance with state/territory requirements for inspection, monitoring, training, and health and safety standards | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Evaluating and assessing the quality and effectiveness of child care services within the state/territorys | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Supporting accreditation | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Supporting state/territory or local efforts to develop high-quality program standards relating to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other activities determined by the state/territory to improve the quality of child care services and which measurement of outcomes related to improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten entry is possible | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-1: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-2: Use of Quality Funds - Developing, maintaining, or implementing early learning and developmental guidelines. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-3: Use of Quality Funds - Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered quality rating and improvement system. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-4: Use of Quality Funds - Improving the supply and quality of child care services for infants and toddlers. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-5: Use of Quality Funds - Establishing or expanding a statewide system of CCR&R services. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-6: Use of Quality Funds - Facilitating compliance with state/territory requirements for inspection, monitoring, training, and health and safety standards. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-7: Use of Quality Funds - Evaluating and assessing the quality and effectiveness of child care services within the state/territory. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-8: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting accreditation. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-9: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting state/territory or local efforts to develop high-quality program standards relating to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-10: Use of Quality Funds - Other activities determined by the state/territory to improve the quality of child care services and which measurement of outcomes related to improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten entry is possible. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
Application in other languages (application document, brochures, provider notices) | Not available |
Informational materials in non-English languages | Not available |
Website in non-English languages | Not available |
Lead Agency accepts applications at local community-based locations | Not available |
Bilingual caseworkers or translators available | Not available |
Bilingual outreach workers | Not available |
Partnerships with community-based organizations | Not available |
Other | Not available |
Describe Other: Not available |
Applications and public informational materials available in Braille and other communication formats for access by individuals with disabilities | Not available |
Websites that are accessible (e.g., Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act) | Not available |
Caseworkers with specialized training/experience in working with individuals with disabilities | Not available |
Ensuring accessibility of environments and activities for all children | Not available |
Partnerships with state and local programs and associations focused on disability-related topics and issues | Not available |
Partnerships with parent associations, support groups, and parent-to-parent support groups, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) federally funded Parent Training and Information Centers | Not available |
Partnerships with state and local IDEA Part B, Section 619 and Part C providers and agencies | Not available |
Availability and/or access to specialized services (e.g., mental health, behavioral specialists, therapists) to address the needs of all children | Not available |
Other | Not available |
Describe Other: Not available |
How the Lead Agency ensures that its website is consumer-friendly and easily accessible | Not available |
How the website ensures the widest possible access to services for families that speak languages other than English | Not available |
How the website ensures the widest possible access to services for persons with disabilities | Not available |
Footnotes
Click to show footnotesSource Footnotes:
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Demographics - Total Population 12 and Under
- U.S. Census Bureau. (n.d.). In American Community Survey, 2010. QT-P2 Single Years of Age and Sex. Retrieved from American FactFinder: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_SF1_QTP2&prodType=table
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Demographics - Poverty Statistics
- U.S. Census Bureau. (2020). In American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, 2019. B17024: Age By Ratio Of Income To Poverty Level In The Past 12 Months - Universe: Population for whom poverty status is determined. https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=B17024&g=0100000US.04000.001&hidePreview=true&table=B17024&tid=ACSDT1Y2019.B17024&lastDisplayedRow=17&vintage=2019&mode=&y=2019
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Demographics - Children Living in Working Families
- U.S. Census Bureau. (2020). In American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, 2019. C23008 Age of own Children under 18 Years in Families and Subfamilies by Living Arrangements by Employment Status of Parents: Universe: Own children under 18 years in families and subfamilies.
https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=C23008&g=&hidePreview=false&table=C23008&tid=ACSDT1Y2019.C23008&lastDisplayedRow=17&vintage=2019
- U.S. Census Bureau. (2020). In American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, 2019. C23008 Age of own Children under 18 Years in Families and Subfamilies by Living Arrangements by Employment Status of Parents: Universe: Own children under 18 years in families and subfamilies.
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ECE Program Participation - CCDF Average Monthly Percentage of Children In Care
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2019). FFY 2018 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates]. Table 9 Average Monthly Percentages of Children In Care By Age Group https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource/fy-2018-ccdf-data-tables-preliminary
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ECE Program Participation - CCDF Average Monthly Number of Children and Families Served
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2019). FFY 2018 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates].Table 1 Average Monthly Adjusted Number of Families and Children Served.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource/fy-2018-ccdf-data-tables-preliminary
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2019). FFY 2018 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates].Table 1 Average Monthly Adjusted Number of Families and Children Served.
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ECE Program Participation - CCDF Average Monthly Percentages of Children Served in All Types of Care
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2019). FFY 2018 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates]. Table 6 Average Monthly Percentages of Children Served in All Types of Care.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource/fy-2018-ccdf-data-tables-preliminary
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2019). FFY 2018 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates]. Table 6 Average Monthly Percentages of Children Served in All Types of Care.
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ECE Program Participation - Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Participation
- Food Research and Action Center. (2020). State of the States: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in FY 2019. http://www.frac.org/maps/sos/tables/sos_tab_cacfp.html
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ECE Program Participation - Head Start Participation
- National Institute for Early Education Research. (2020). The 2019 state of preschool yearbook. http://nieer.org/state-preschool-yearbooks/2019-2
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ECE Program Participation - Pre-kindergarten Participation
- National Institute for Early Education Research. (2020). The 2019 state of preschool yearbook. http://nieer.org/state-preschool-yearbooks/2019-2
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ECE Program Participation - IDEA Part C Participation
- IDEA Data Accountability Center. (2019). Table C1-1: Number of infants and toddlers ages birth through 2 and 3 and older, and percentage of population, receiving early intervention services under IDEA, Part C, by age and state: 2018-2019. https://www2.ed.gov/programs/osepidea/618-data/state-level-data-files/index.html#cccs
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ECE Program Participation - IDEA Part B, Section 619 Participation
- IDEA Data Accountability Center. (2019). Table B1-1: Number of infants and toddlers ages birth through 2 and 3 and older, and percentage of population, receiving early intervention services under IDEA, Part B, by age and state: 2018. https://www2.ed.gov/programs/osepidea/618-data/state-level-data-files/index.html#bccee
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ECE Funding - Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2020). CCDF Expenditures for FY 2018 (all appropriation years). Table 4a: All expenditures by State- Categorical Summary. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource/fy-2018-ccdf-table-4a
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2020). CCDF Expenditures for FY 2018 (all appropriation years). Table 3a - All Expenditures by State – Detailed Summary. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource/fy-2018-ccdf-table-3a
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2020). CCDF Expenditures for FY 2018 (all appropriation years). Table 4a: All expenditures by State- Categorical Summary. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/resource/fy-2018-ccdf-table-4a
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ECE Funding - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance. (2020). Fiscal Year 2019 TANF Financial Data. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/resource/tanf-financial-data-fy-2019
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ECE Funding - Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Funding
- Food Research and Action Center. (2020). State of the States: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in FY 2019. http://www.frac.org/maps/sos/tables/sos_tab_cacfp.html
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ECE Funding - Head Start Funding
- National Institute for Early Education Research. (2020). The 2019 state of preschool yearbook. http://nieer.org/state-preschool-yearbooks/2019-2
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ECE Funding - Pre-kindergarten Funding
- National Institute for Early Education Research. (2020). The 2019 state of preschool yearbook. http://nieer.org/state-preschool-yearbooks/2019-2
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ECE Funding - IDEA Part C Funding
- U.S. Department of Education. (2019). Fiscal Years 2019-2021 State Tables for the U.S. Department of Education. https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
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ECE Funding - IDEA Part B Section 619 Funding
- U.S. Department of Education. (2019). Fiscal Years 2019-2021 State Tables for the U.S. Department of Education. https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
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CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Parental Choice in Relation to Certificates, Grants, or Contracts
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 4.1.3b, 4.1.3b-2, 4.1.3c, and 4.1.3c-2: Parental Choice in Relation to Certificates, Grants, or Contracts. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Eligible Children and Families
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 3.1.3 Family Size of 3: Eligible Children and Families - Income Eligibility at Determination. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 3.1.6 and 3.1.6-2: Eligible Children and Families - Approaches Used for Promoting Continuity of Care. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Increasing Access for Vulnerable Children and Families
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 3.2.2a, 3.2.2b, 3.2.2c, 3.2.2d, 3.2.2a-2, 3.2.2b-2, 3.2.2c-2, and 3.2.2d-2: Increasing Access for Vulnerable Children and Families. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Family Contribution to Payment
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 3.4.1a Family Size of 3: Family Contribution to Payment - CCDF Co-Payments by Family Size. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 3.4.4: Family Contribution to Payment - Family Contribution to Payment. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Setting Payment Rates
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 4.3.1: Setting Payment Rates. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Costs
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 4.2.5a: Setting Payment Rates. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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Health and Safety - Licensing
- National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance. (2020). 2017 Child Care Licensing Study: Analysis of child care licensing regulations. [Unpublished data].
- National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance. (2020). 2017 Child Care Licensing Study: Analysis of child care licensing regulations. [Unpublished data].
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 5.2.1a-5_6_7: Standards on ratios, group sizes, and qualifications for CCDF providers.– exempt child care centers. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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Quality Improvements - Use of Quality Funds
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-1: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-2: Use of Quality Funds - Developing, maintaining, or implementing early learning and developmental guidelines. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-3: Use of Quality Funds - Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered quality rating and improvement system. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-4: Use of Quality Funds - Improving the supply and quality of child care services for infants and toddlers. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-5: Use of Quality Funds - Establishing or expanding a statewide system of CCR&R services. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-6: Use of Quality Funds - Facilitating compliance with state/territory requirements for inspection, monitoring, training, and health and safety standards. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-7: Use of Quality Funds - Evaluating and assessing the quality and effectiveness of child care services within the state/territory. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-8: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting accreditation. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-9: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting state/territory or local efforts to develop high-quality program standards relating to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-10: Use of Quality Funds - Other activities determined by the state/territory to improve the quality of child care services and which measurement of outcomes related to improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten entry is possible. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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Quality Improvements - Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 2.1.1-1 and 2.1.1-2: Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency - Strategies the Lead Agency or partners utilize to provide outreach and services to eligible families for whom English is not their first language. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 2.1.2-1 and 2.1.2-2: Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency - Strategies the Lead Agency or partners utilize to provide outreach and services to eligible families with a person(s) with a disability. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
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Quality Improvements - Consumer Education Website
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 2.3.1, 2.3.1, and 2.3.3: Consumer Education Website. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.