Plans announced to increase support for families in need of child care

On Thursday, April 23, the Colorado Department of Human Services announced actions it is taking to help vulnerable families who need access to child care during the COVID-19 crisis and the coming recovery period.

First, for families who receive subsidized child care through the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program, the state will extend the amount of time a family qualifies for CCCAP while searching for a job or waiting to resume an educational or training program from three months to six months.

With many industries slowing or stopping hiring, this extended eligibility provides children with stable early childhood education while families secure new employment during this unprecedented time.

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