Description:
The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (CCDBG) has resulted in substantial policy changes to Wisconsin Shares, including implementation of 12-month authorizations and increases in subsidy generosity. The purpose of this project is to understand how these policies have impacted families' access to high-quality care, continuity and stability of care, and parental employment. The Phase II project will result in two long-term outcomes. First, we will improve CCDBG policies and programs to better meet the needs of families in Wisconsin Shares by evaluating the impact of key CCDBG policies through rigorous research and by developing an integrated data system with an accessible data universe and visualizations for ongoing data-driven decision making. Second, we will build capacity for conducting research and using data to inform policy by strengthening and leveraging our partnership with a university research affiliate and by engaging in activities to facilitate collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders.
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Administration for Children and Families/OPRE Projects
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