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Policy and Advocacy
Legislative Updates, Advocacy Tips, Policy Changes
How Would Children Fare Under Proposed Cuts to Federal Spending?
Proposed federal spending cuts could severely impact children's health, nutrition, and well-being, warns the Urban Institute.
Feb 121 min read
The Consequences of a Federal Funding Freeze in the States
CAP highlights the far-reaching impacts of a brief federal funding freeze on essential services and vulnerable communities.
Feb 91 min read
Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, Key Research, and Family Challenges
Highlights from recent news articles on child care policies and challenges.
Feb 42 min read
Project 2025 and Indian Tribes
Project 2025 outlines major changes to federal policy. What could it mean for Tribal programs, child care, and sovereignty?
Feb 13 min read
New Policy Guidance on Use of Federal Early Childhood Program Funds to Improve Access to Housing-Related Supports for the Early Childhood Workforce in Tribal Communities
Access the new publication here . The Office of Early Childhood Development’s (ECD) Office of Head Start (OHS) and Office of Child...
Jan 241 min read
Insights from the 2024 ACF Tribal Early Childhood Consultation
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) recently released the 2024 Tribal Early Childhood Consultation Report, highlighting...
Jan 242 min read
Navigating the Tribal CCDF Plan Submission for FY 2026-2028
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has released the latest Program Instruction (PI) for the submission of the Tribal...
Jan 242 min read
New OCC Resources on State and Territory CCDF Plans and Policies
The Office of Child Care (OCC) released three new fact sheets summarizing data from the FY 2025-2027 Child Care and Development Fund...
Jan 241 min read
New Guidance on Cost-Based Alternative Methodologies and 2024 CCDF Final Rule Frequently Asked Questions
The Office of Child Care (OCC) is pleased to announce the release of new policy resources for Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead...
Jan 243 min read
Proposed Application for American Relief Act Child Care Disaster Funds Open for Public Comment
The Office of Child Care (OCC) is pleased to share a Federal Register notice announcing that a 60-day public comment period is now open...
Jan 243 min read
