Our Issues

Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) focuses on a wide variety of issues and programs that support high-quality child care for all families. Learn more about our work below.

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DEI in Child Care

Learn more about the past, present and future of child care as it relates to DEI for all children, families and providers.

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Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted child care programs like nothing in history. Find resources to sustain your child care business and understand the impact of the pandemic on the child care system.

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Advocacy

The child care system is crucial to maintain a healthy economy. Support child care and learn about the steps you can take to advocate for affordable, high-quality and accessible child care for all.

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Public Policy

CCAoA has been working on legislation affecting child care from day one. Find the latest information on CCDBG and other laws impacting providers and referral agencies.

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Research & Data

Find the latest research on the child care affordability, supply and demand, and use our data to help advocate for child care policies that improve the lives of families.

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Emergency Preparedness

We're here to help CCR&Rs, child care providers and families prepare for and respond to disasters, including natural disasters and pandemics.

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Healthy Child Care

Learn about resources and grant-funded efforts for the child care community to help create healthy environments for children to learn and grow in.

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Military Families