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Learn MoreStrategies for Growing Family Child Care
This page discusses a recent increase in the number of family child care homes across eleven states, it highlights key findings from stakeholder discussions, emphasizing strategic financial investments and policy changes as drivers of this positive trend
Learn More2024 CCDF Information
Every three years, states and territories must develop a Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan and undergo a public hearing process in order to receive federal funding. Learn more about the FY 2025-2027 CCDF Plans, your state’s CCDF public hearing, and how to engage in this process with our resources.
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Looking for fee assistance or respite care? CCAoA is dedicated to serving our country's military and DoD families.
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