Feds Boost Child Care After Disaster Hits
Published Date: 5/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The Office of Child Care is gearing up to hand out disaster relief money to help child care programs bounce back after tough times. Eligible agencies can apply soon to get these funds, which will support kids and families when they need it most. This new funding is part of the American Relief Act 2025 and aims to make child care stronger and more reliable.
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Lead Agencies Can Apply
The Office of Child Care (Administration for Children and Families) will request applications from eligible Lead Agencies to receive disaster relief funding under the American Relief Act 2025. Eligible agencies can apply soon to get funds intended to help child care programs recover and become more reliable.
Funds Support Kids and Families
The disaster relief funds are intended to support children and families by helping child care programs bounce back after disasters so families can access care when they need it. If you have children under 18, these funds aim to make local child care more stable and reliable.
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