CCDF Program and Plan
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is the primary source of federal funding for child care subsidies for working families with low incomes and funds to improve child care quality.
DCYF is required to submit a CCDF Plan every three years. The CCDF Plan functions as the application for the CCDF grant, so it describes all DCYF's activities funded by the grant and how they comply with federal CCDF law and rules, such as:
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Working Connections Child Care program
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Early Achievers
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Child care licensing
2021 Plan Renewal
DCYF was required to submit a new initial plan for federal review on June 30, 2021 and to hold a public hearing and coordinate with stakeholders and federally recognized tribes before submitting. DCYF developed its new plan in consultation with an Executive Steering Committee and through a process of public engagement including three community meetings and two public hearings earlier this Spring. DCYF submitted its draft Plan on June 30 and worked with the federal Office of Child Care on revisions. The new Plan went into effect October 1, 2021.
Read DCYF's new CCDF Plan for 2022-2024
Previous CCDF Plans
If you have questions regarding CCDF or the plan, please contact: Child Care Administrator, Matt Judge.