Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunities for Families

ACF-OCC-CCDF-IM-25-04

Publication Date: April 29, 2025
Current as of:

Information Memorandum

  1. Log No: ACF-OCC-CCDF-IM-25-04 
  2. Issuance Date: April 29, 2025 
  3. Originating Office: Office of Child Care 
  4. Key Words: Child Care and Development Fund, CCDF, parent choice 

To

State, Territory, and Tribal Lead Agencies administering the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program, as amended, and other interested parties.

Subject

Use of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) to Expand Educational Freedom and Opportunities for Families.

References

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9857 et seq., CCDF Regulations at 45 CFR Part 98; Executive Order 14191: Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families (signed on January 29, 2025).

Purpose

Provide an overview and guidance on the use of CCDF to provide participating parents choice in their child care arrangements.