2024 CCDBG State Fact Sheet References

Endnotes for State Fact Sheets: 

1. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 9 – Average Monthly Percentages of Children in Care by Age Group”
2.  Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “GY 2023 CCDF Allocations (based on Appropriations)“
3. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “GY 2023 CCDF Allocations (based on Appropriations)“
4. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “TANF and MOE Spending and Transfers by Activity, FY2022“
5. U.S. Census Bureau, “2022: ACS 5-Year Estimates, B09001 
6. U.S. Census Bureau, “2022: ACS 5-Year Estimates, B23008 
7. U.S. Census Bureau, “American Community Survey B09001” , “American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Public Use Microdata Sample” and Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “LIHEAP IM-2020-02 State Median Income Estimates for Optional Use in FY 2020 and Mandatory Use in FY 2021” NOTE: This number/percentage is based on federal eligibility guidelines.  
8. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 1 – Average Monthly Adjusted Number of Families and Children Served” and “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 9 – Average Monthly Percentages of Children in Care by Age Group” 
9. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 1 – Average Monthly Adjusted Number of Families and Children Served”, “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 9 – Average Monthly Percentages of Children in Care by Age Group” , “LIHEAP IM-2020-02 State Median Income Estimates for Optional Use in FY 2020 and Mandatory Use in FY 2021” and U.S. Census Bureau, “American Community Survey B09001” , “American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Public Use Microdata Sample” NOTE: This number/percentage is based on federal eligibility guidelines.  
10. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “Approved CCDF Plans (FY 2022-2024)” 
11. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “Approved CCDF Plans (FY 2022-2024)” 
12. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “Approved CCDF Plans (FY 2022-2024)” 
13. United States Women’s Bureau, “National Database of Child Care Prices” Note: These figures refer to estimated 2023 dollars. For Colorado, D.C., Indiana, and New Mexico, please reference Child Care Aware of America, “Annual Price of Care: 2022 Child Care Affordability,” Catalyzing Growth: Using Data to Change Child Care, (2023).
14. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 7 – Number of Child Care Providers Receiving CCDF Funds.”
15. Market rate surveys (MRS), which must be completed every three years, examine the fees that child care providers charge for services in the priced market. 
16. First Five Years Fund, “FAQ: Provider Reimbursement Rates,” (2023). 
17. Prenatal-to-Three Policy Impact Center, “Child Care Subsidies,” 2023 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, (2023). Table: “Variation Across States in Child Care Subsidy Reimbursement Rates”
18. Bipartisan Policy Center, “Child Care Workforce Licensing Database” (2024), and state licensing regulations. This resource presents the minimum qualification requirements for lead teachers in each state, but in many states there are multiple pathways to becoming a teacher, which may not be reflected on this fact sheet.
19. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Approved CCDF Plans (FY 2022-2024) 
20.  Bipartisan Policy Center, “Child Care Workforce Licensing Database,” (2024).

Endnotes for National Fact Sheet:

1. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 9 – Average Monthly Percentages of Children in Care by Age Group”
2. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “GY2023 CCDF Allocations (based on Appropriations)“
3. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “GY2023 CCDF Allocations (based on Appropriations)“
4. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “TANF and MOE Spending and Transfers by Activity, FY2022“
5. U.S. Census Bureau, “2022: ACS 5-Year Estimates, B09001 
6. U.S. Census Bureau, “2022: ACS 5-Year Estimates, B23008
7. U.S. Census Bureau, “American Community Survey B09001” , “American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Public Use Microdata Sample” and Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “LIHEAP IM-2020-02 State Median Income Estimates for Optional Use in FY 2020 and Mandatory Use in FY 2021” NOTE: This number/percentage is based on federal eligibility guidelines.  
8. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 1 – Average Monthly Adjusted Number of Families and Children Served” and “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 9 – Average Monthly Percentages of Children in Care by Age Group” 
9. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 1 – Average Monthly Adjusted Number of Families and Children Served”, “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 9 – Average Monthly Percentages of Children in Care by Age Group” , “LIHEAP IM-2020-02 State Median Income Estimates for Optional Use in FY 2020 and Mandatory Use in FY 2021” and U.S. Census Bureau, “American Community Survey B09001” , “American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Public Use Microdata Sample” NOTE: This number/percentage is based on federal eligibility guidelines.  
10. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “Approved CCDF Plans (FY 2022-2024)”
    Note:  Income eligibility thresholds vary by state. $3,989 represents the average “maximum eligibility at initial entry” monthly income across states. 
11. Urban Institute, “Key Cross-State Variations in CCDF Policies as of October 1, 2022”
12. Child Care Aware of America, “Price of Care: 2022 Child Care Affordability Analysis,” Catalyzing Growth: Using Data to Change Child Care, (2023).
13. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), “FY 2021 Preliminary Data Table 7 – Number of Child Care Providers Receiving CCDF Funds”
14. Market rate surveys (MRS), which must be completed every three years, examine the fees that child care providers charge for services in the priced market. 
15. First Five Years Fund, “FAQ: Provider Reimbursement Rates” (2023). 
16. Prenatal-to-Three Policy Impact Center, “Child Care Subsidies,” 2022 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, (2022). Table: “Variation Across States in Child Care Subsidy Reimbursement Rates” 
17. Bipartisan Policy Center, “Child Care Workforce Licensing Database” (2024), and state licensing regulations. This resource presents the minimum qualification requirements for lead teachers, but in many states there are multiple pathways to becoming a teacher, which may not be reflected on this fact sheet.
18. Bipartisan Policy Center, “Child Care Workforce Licensing Database,” (2024). 
19. American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education, “Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs” (2019). 
20. Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Approved CCDF Plans (FY 2022-2024)