Our thoughts and prayers are with those in the San Bernardino community. As we reflect on the events of the past twenty four hours we are yet again reminded of the need to be ever-prepared and vigilant. (more…)...
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Child Care Aware® of America to Launch Emergency Preparedness Program
Three states will be selected to help increase the capacity of CCR&Rs to serve their communities during a crisis. (more…)...
Child Care Aware® of America Releases New Three Year Strategic Plan
Today, Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) released its new strategic plan for FY 2016- 2019. The plan envisions a high quality, affordable child care system that is accessible by every family in the United States. (more…)...
CCAoA Public Policy Agenda—A Bright and Bold Future for Child Care
Over the past 18 months, Child Care Aware® of America staff and Public Policy committee has surveyed, interviewed, and conducted focus groups with parents of young children, grandparents, national child advocacy organizations, and state and local Child C...
Supporting Military Families Every Day
Our service members support and defend our country every day of the year, and they deserve to be taken care of in return – and that includes their children and families. (more…)...
Being Thankful – It’s Not Just for Thanksgiving Anymore
There is a new movement afoot to promote thankfulness and mindfulness year-round. It's an amazing concept to stand behind because we think we have a lot to be grateful for every day. (more…)...
CCDBG Anniversary: A letter from the Executive Director
Dear Child Care Aware® of America Community: On this day, one year ago, President Obama signed the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2014 (CCDBG). The CCDBG law took critical steps toward ensuring that children are in safe, af...
National Young Readers Week 2015
As we end National Young Readers Week (Nov 9-14, 2015), we’re reminded of what started this national tradition. How many of you grew up with the Book It Program from Pizza Hut? Started in 1984, Pizza Hut started the program to foster a love of reading i...
October 2015 Footnotes
When you hear “October” you may think of Halloween and trick or treating, but we promise, the October Footnotes is all about treats! Our staff have been busy on the road and online, sharing their knowledge, expertise, and resources with members, advoc...
Parent and Family Advocates Share Their Child Care Stories for Giving Tuesday
Help Child Care Aware® of America Highlight the Importance of Quality Child Care Issues By Sending 20 Family Advocates to Washington, D.C. This Spring. (more…)...
