About
The Office of Child Care (OCC) administers the Child Care and Development Fund program (CCDF), which is the primary federal funding source to help families with low incomes access child care and to improve the quality of child care for all children. Access to affordable high-quality child care has numerous short- and long-term benefits for children, families, and society, supporting child and family well-being in a manner that fuels prosperity and strengthens communities and the economy. Child care is a necessity for most families with young children and reliable access leads to better parental earnings and employment and supports parents' educational attainment.
Leadership
Anne-Marie Twohie
Acting Director, Office of Child Care (OCC)
Anne-Marie Twohie serves as the acting director of the Office of Child Care.
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