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The Child Care Stabilization Grants provided $24 billion which allowed many child care facilities to stay open during the recent COVID epidemic. This important program was part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and expired on September 30, 2023. It provided support to child care needs in communities all over the country and ensured facilities could hire and retain quality staff. With the expiration of this program and others, the child care providers and their families are facing crisis yet again.

Over the next few weeks Congress has the chance to focus on child care, but they need to hear from you! The Council for Professional Development (CDA program) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is urging everyone, to contact their Congress to urge the passing of a robust program that supports families and providers. Click here to contact your members of Congress.

Exciting News for Child Care Providers in Maryland!

From: MSDE Tuesday Tidbits 11/14/2023

The Maryland Department of Commerce announced that applications are now open for the second year of the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund.

This fund is established in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), aiming to lend a helping hand to dedicated child care providers like you. No-interest loans are available for child care providers who are... click for full article

The application period is open through December 15, 2023