CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF) PLAN FOR GEORGIA, FFY 2022-2024

The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) serves as Georgia’s lead agency for the administration of funding received from the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). The CCDF provides funds to states to support low-income, working families through child care assistance for children ages birth through 13 and to promote children’s learning by improving the quality of child care and afterschool programs.

In November 2014, Congress reauthorized the Child Care and Development Block Grant that provides CCDF monies for states to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care services.

To receive these funds, the Department of Early Care and Learning, as the lead agency for administering CCDF funds in the state, must submit a state plan detailing how funds will be used.

We have worked diligently on this plan in conjunction with other state agencies, local governments, and various stakeholder groups to ensure that CCDF dollars are used wisely (1) to help low-income, working families find and pay for child care; and (2) to enhance the quality and availability of child care in Georgia.

We welcome any feedback you may have. Any questions about the plan should be directed to: CCDFstateplan@decal.ga.gov.

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