News Report | May 7, 2021
$39 Billion From In COVID-19 Relief Package Earmarked For Child Care Provider Organizations & For Family Subsidies
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act includes $39 billion to go to child care provider organizations and to families needing help affording child care. The $1.9 trillion ARP was signed on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief to the nation’s families, workers, and businesses. ARP also includes $1 billion for Head Start programs.
The child care grants will be awarded on a formula basis to states, territories, and tribes for two types of ARPA child care funding:
- $24 billion in Child Care Stabilization Grants.
- $15 billion in supplemental Child Care and Development Fund . . .