Changes in state subsidy policy may lead to more stability for children and families. In this webinar, researchers from three states share what they are learning about subsidy stability and policy implementation. The webinar focuses on the 12-month eligibility period required under the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014.
The webinar includes:
- presentations from researchers in Illinois, Massachusetts and Oregon
- comments from the CCDF Lead Administrator in Oregon
- a period of questions and answers with the webinar audience
This is the first in a two-part series of webinars on, Measuring and Supporting Policy Changes: Lessons Learned by CCDF Lead Agency—Research Partnerships.
The speakers include:
- Leah Gjertson , Senior Researcher, Chapin Hall
- Julia Isaacs , Director of the Center for Supporting Research on CCDBG Implementation and Senior Fellow, Urban Institute
- Crys O’Grady, Child Care Policy Analyst and CCDF Administrator, Oregon Department of Education
- Megan Pratt , Assistant Professor, Oregon State University
- Kate Giapponi Schneider , Research Scientist, Brandeis University
Research Questions:
- What is child care stability? Why does it matter? How do we measure it?
- Was there more stability after the CCDBG reauthorization policy changes?
Purpose:
This webinar aims to support Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agency staff, their research partners, and others interested in learning about measuring policy changes. Its focus is the 12-month subsidy eligibility period, its implementation, and its effects on stability.
Files
- PDF Do Longer Eligibility Periods Lead to More Stable Care for Kids? (1,595.81 KB)