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What Could 2023 Child Poverty Rates Have Looked Like Had the Expanded Child Tax Credit Still Been in Place?
The Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University (CSSP) recently released a brief that offers a sobering analysis of what...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Welcome to NICCA's New Weekly "Child Care in the News" Blog!
Explore the latest in child care news, including rising costs, policy updates, and solutions to ease the financial burden on families.
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Critical Child Care Funding Gaps for American Indian and Alaska Native Children
Tribes serve over 433,000 Native children with just $500-$600 per child in federal funding, falling far short of child care needs and qualit
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Empowering Tribal Child Care: Advocating for Greater Flexibility in CCDF Eligibility
NICCA supports new CCDF rules for categorical eligibility for Tribal child care, promoting sovereignty and cross-agency collaboration.
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Categorical Eligibility
The National Indian Child Care Association (NICCA) recently submitted comments supporting a proposed regulatory change to the Child Care...
Sep 15, 20241 min read


Advocating for Tribal Child Care: NICCA’s Comments on the FY 2026-2028 Tribal CCDF Plan Preprint
At the National Indian Child Care Association (NICCA), we are dedicated to advocating for the best interests of Tribal children,...
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Supporting Tribal Communities with Hydroponic Towers: Nourishing Future Generations
Food sovereignty and access to healthy, nutritious food are vital concerns for many Native American communities. Traditionally, Native...
Sep 5, 20244 min read


Native Book of the Month: August 2024
Even as the summer break is coming to an end, there's still plenty of time to savor the long, sunny days before autumn arrives. For a...
Aug 26, 20241 min read


Preparing for the CCDF Triennial Child Count for FFY 2026-2028
New Program Instructions (PI) for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Triennial Child Count
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Enhancing Child Care Access, Affordability, and Stability: New CCDF Regulations
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has introduced significant regulatory changes to the Child Care and Development Fund...
Feb 29, 20242 min read
