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Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit
Overview The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) is the only provision of the tax code specifically created to help working parents pay for child care. The CDCTC helps …
Tax Policy and Child Care
Overview Strong funding is essential to strengthening child care in the United States, but updating provisions of the federal tax code is also an important part of the solution. These …
Dependent Care Assistance Program
Overview The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) is an employee benefit plan – or a flexible spending plan – that helps employees pay for the care of a qualifying dependent. …
Child Tax Credit
Overview The Child Tax Credit (CTC) helps qualifying parents with children under the age of 17 offset the cost of everyday household expenses. The CTC is designed to ensure that …
Apprenticeships
Overview The child care shortage in the United States is due in large part to the child care and early learning professional workforce shortage. Too many professionals have left the …
Child Care & Development Block Grant
Overview Child care is a necessity for working parents, yet the cost of quality care often places it out of reach for many families. The Child Care and Development Block …
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Overview The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that, in part, reimburses child care programs for nutritious meals and snacks provided to young children. The …
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Overview The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 7.5 million eligible children and youth …
