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3 Additional States Receive Preschool Development Grant Awards after Increased Funding
Today, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that South Carolina, Nebraska, and Kansas have been awarded three-year renewal grants …
National Poll Finds Essential Workers, Families Struggling with Child Care During Crisis
A new survey released by the Bipartisan Policy Center finds that the current health crisis in America is highlighting the challenges many families face with child care, both for remote …
Half of America’s Child Care Providers Are Closed, According to New NAEYC Survey
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) released the findings of a new survey of more than 5,000 child care providers across the country, which paints a …
Child Care & COVID-19: Emergency Relief Funding to States for Education
The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, adds $30.75 billion in emergency aid to the Education Stabilization Fund to help early learning, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions …
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child!
This week, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is celebrating their annual Week of the Young Child. In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, this week …
Child Care & COVID-19: Unemployment Benefits in the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill that passed with near unanimous, bipartisan support in the House and Senate and was …
States to Begin Receiving Additional CCDBG Funds for COVID-19 Relief
Today, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced it will release additional Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funds to states. The $3.5 billion was authorized by the …
Small Business Supports in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Congress recently passed a sweeping economic stimulus bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide relief to America’s families, small businesses, and major industries as …
Understanding New Unemployment Benefits Included in the CARES Act Passed by Congress
Last week, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides relief for families, small businesses, and major industries, including child care providers.The support provided to …
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Offers Guide to Coronavirus Emergency Loans for Small Businesses
In addition to being educators and caregivers, licensed child care providers are also often small business owners with all of the expenses and responsibilities that go along with that role. …
Bipartisan Lawmakers Prioritize Child Care Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Lawmakers have been working around the clock to provide relief to America’s families, small businesses, and major industries as they struggle with the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. Many Republicans …
