OCC Publishes Approved FY 2016-2018 CCDF Plans
The Plan serves as the application for CCDF funds by providing a description of, and assurance about, the grantee’s child care program and all services available to eligible families.
Improving Quality and Safety for Millions of Children in Child Care
New child care rule means more children will have access to the high-quality care they need to support their development in critical early years.
National Website and Hotline Project
The CCDBG Reauthorization Act of 2014 includes a requirement to design and develop a national website and hotline to disseminate publicly available child care consumer education information for parents.
Understanding The New CCDF Health and Safety Standards and Training
This webinar provided specific information and examples related to the health and safety training provisions of the final regulations published by the Office of Child Care in September of 2016.
CCDF Final Rule: Understanding Subsidy Eligibility Webinar
This webinar provided specific information and examples related to the subsidy provisions of the final regulations published by the Office of Child Care in September of 2016.
What is the Office of Child Care (OCC)?
The Office of Child Care supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and education and afterschool programs.
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28 States and Territories
reported reviewing, revising and strengthening licensing requirements in 2012, according to QPR data. Learn more about the QPR 2012 Report Data.