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Introduction to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
Define CCDF Leadership and Coordination with Relevant Systems
Promote Family Engagement through Outreach and Consumer Education
Provide Stable Child Care Financial Assistance to Families
Ensure Equal Access to Child Care for Low-Income Children
Establish Standards and Monitoring to Ensure Health and Safety
Recruit and Retain a Qualified and Effective Child Care Workforce
Support Continuous Quality Improvement
Ensure Grantee Program Integrity and Accountability