Comment letter urges restoration of flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund
The Child Care and Development Fund is a fundamental cornerstone of the nation’s economic and civil rights infrastructure. During a time when costs are rising, providers are stretched thin, and care is hard to find, federal standards on affordability, payment stability and supply are essential. Rolling back protections like the Child Care and Development Fund risks widening gaps in access and leaving working families and providers with fewer, not better, options.
