Office of Child Care COVID-19 Resources

Last Updated: 09/12/2022

Child care is an essential part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recovery efforts. The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) continues to provide funding to state, territory and tribal governments during the pandemic to provide support for children and their families with paying for child care. Below are links to guidance and resources relevant to child care and COVID-19.

This page will be updated on a regular basis as additional information becomes available.

Newest Resources

• Stabilizing Child Care and COVID-19 FAQs (Updated 6/8/2022)
• Summary of Waiver Approvals (PDF) (Updated 4/13/2022)

COVID-19 Overview & Resources

• HHS-ACF Resources
• ACF COVID-19 Response & Resources
• Stabilizing Child Care and COVID-19 FAQs 

American Rescue Plan Act or “ARPA”

ARP Act Funding Guidance Dear Colleagues Letter for 477 Tribes (PDF)

ARPA Funding Allocation Tables 

• ARPA Supplemental Stabilization and CCDF Discretionary Funding Allocation Tables — States and Territories
• ARPA Supplemental Stabilization and CCDF Discretionary Funding Allocation Tables — Tribes

ARPA Stabilization Grants

• ARP Act Child Care Stabilization Grants (IM)
• Additional Stabilization Grant Resources on the Child Care Technical Assistance Site
• May 12 Webinars on ARP Act Child Care Stabilization Grants
  1. May 12 Webinars on ARP Act Child Care Stabilization Grants Slides - States and Territories  (PDF)
  2. May 12 Webinars on ARP Act Child Care Stabilization Grants Slides - Tribes  (PDF)
• Overview of ARP Act Child Care Stabilization Guidance (PDF) 

ARPA Supplemental Discretionary Funds

• ARP Act CCDF Discretionary Supplemental Funds (IM)
• Using CCDF to Improve Compensation for the Child Care Workforce (IM)
• Webinars on ARP Act Supplemental Discretionary CCDF Funds
  • Slides for Webinars on ARP Act Supplemental Discretionary CCDF Funds - States and Territories  (PDF)
  • Slides for Webinars on ARP Act Supplemental Discretionary CCDF Funds - Tribes  (PDF)

ARPA Mandatory and Matching Funds

• ARP Act Increased Mandatory and Matching Funds

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 or “CRRSA”

• Planned Use of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA) Funds Report
• CCDF Discretionary Funds Appropriated in the CRRSA Act (Pub. L. 116-260), signed into law on December 27, 2020 (PDF) (IM) 

2021 CRRSA 60 Day Reports

• 2021 CRRSA 60 Day Reports for States and Territories 
• 2021 CRRSA 60 Day Reports for Tribes 

CRRSA Supplemental Funding Allocation Tables

• CRRSA Supplemental Funding Allocation Tables - States and Territories
• CRRSA Supplemental Funding Allocation Tables - Tribes

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or “CARES Act”

• CCDF Discretionary Funds Appropriated in the CARES Act (IM)

CARES Act Supplemental Funding Allocation Tables

• CARES Act Supplemental Funding Allocation Tables - States and Territories
• CARES Act Supplemental Funding Allocation Tables - Tribes

CCDF-Specific Guidance & Resources

• COVID-19 and Relevant Flexibilities in CCDF Law
• Flexibility in Spending CCDF Funds in Response to Federal or State Declared Emergency Situations (IM)
• Discussion with CDC Regarding Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open (OCC Webinar)
• OCC COVID-19 CCDF Administrators Slide Deck (PDF)
• OCC Dear Colleague Letter re: Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and Staff (PDF) (10/26/2021)
• Spotlight on Innovative State and Local Solutions: Quick and Affordable Child Care Supply and Demand Matching Strategies for the Children of Essential Workers Today, and Working Families Tomorrow

Using CCDF Amendments and Waiver Flexibilities to Meet the Child Care Needs as a Result of COVID-19

• Summary of Waiver Approvals (PDF) (Updated 8/6/2021)
• Letter regarding ACF Information Memorandum (IM) on Grant Flexibilities for Human Service Activities Related to, or Affected by, COVID-19 
• Letter to Mayors regarding CCDF COVID-19 Resources(6/16/2020)
• COVID-19 Legislation Guide for CCDF Administrators (6/16/2020)
• Letter to CCDF Administrators About the Legislation Guide (6/16/2020)
• Letter to States, Territories, and Tribes on Updated Grant Flexibilities (PDF) (9/10/2020)
• Guidance to States, Territories, and Tribes for Requesting Waivers and Waiver Renewals for CCDBG Requirements Not Met Due to COVID-19 (PDF) (9/10/2020)
• Office of Child Care Updated Waiver Guidance (PDF) (9/21/2021)

CCDF Data Reporting Guidance During the COVID-19 Response:

• ACF-800 Program Instruction, ACF-800 Form and Instruction (8/18/2020)
• Clarifications for Reporting CCDF Direct Services on the ACF-801 annual report (8/18/2020)

Families and Providers Guidance & Resources

• CDC: COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers, School Staff, and Child Care Workers
• CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for School Settings and Child Care Programs 
• State Level Information for Families Seeking Child Care
• CDC Guidance for Schools and Child Care Programs  
• CDC Guidance for Childcare Programs that Remain Open
• CDC Webinar: Adapting, Evolving, and Thriving: Tools To Evolve Your COVID-19 Child Care Strategy
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources