U.S. Department of Education Issues and Seeks Input on Out-of-School Time Guidance

By Diane Girouard on June 07, 2023


Out-of-school time care for children is an integral component of the child care and early learning system. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program was established in 1994 to support academic enrichment, health and wellness activities, and additional services to school-age children in after- and before- school programs, as well as summer learning programs in every state. This important program is a lifeline for working families who need a safe, nurturing environment for their children that supports their development. The 21st CCLC program is the only federal funding stream solely dedicated to these purposes. 

Topics: Policy & Advocacy

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Georgetown University's Beeck Center Partners with Child Care Aware® of America to Enhance the Child Care Subsidy Journey

Georgetown University's Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation and Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) have joined forces to embark on a 12-week long project aimed at addressing the challenges families and child care providers face in accessing and utilizing child care subsidies in the U.S. Along with representatives from three different states, this collaboration aims to define pathways for meaningful change to the child care landscape through user research and human-centered design that centers family and provider experience; Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&Rs) agencies’ leadership; and actionable solutions.  

 

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Child Care Aware® of America Awarded $5 Million to Advance an Equitable Child Care System

By Michelle McCready on May 11, 2023

From the desk of Michelle McCready, Deputy Executive Officer at Child Care Aware® of America
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Guest Blog: Iowa CCR&R’s Emergency Preparedness Campaign

By Bobbi Riedemann on May 03, 2023

 

CCAoA welcomes guest blogs that provide important insights and information about the child care field. 

This guest blog features how Iowa’s CCR&R Emergency Preparedness statewide team came up with a plan to help increase severe weather awareness within their communities. 

Topics: emergency preparedness

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CCAoA Supports Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Child Care

By Child Care Aware® of America on May 02, 2023

 

In high-quality child care, families trust that their children are being cared for in safe, secure, nurturing environments. Child Care Aware® of America believes that every family should have this opportunity and that the entire child care system should support children’s growth, development and educational advancement. 

Topics: Policy & Advocacy, News

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Providers are Like Part of the Family

By Betty Underwood on May 01, 2023

Topics: Family Stories, military

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