Our Issues
Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) focuses on a wide variety of issues and programs that support high-quality child care for all families. Learn more about our work below.
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Research & Data
Find the latest research on the child care affordability, supply and demand, and use our data to help advocate for child care policies that improve the lives of families.
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Advocacy
The child care system is crucial to maintain a healthy economy. Support child care and learn about the steps you can take to advocate for affordable, high-quality and accessible child care for all.
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Public Policy
CCAoA has been working on legislation affecting child care from day one. Find the latest information on CCDBG and other laws impacting providers and referral agencies.
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Emergency Preparedness
CCAoA is here to help CCR&Rs, child care providers and families prepare for and respond to disasters, including natural disasters and pandemics.
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Healthy Child Care
Learn about resources and grant-funded efforts for the child care community to help create healthy environments for children to learn and grow in.
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DEI in Child Care
Learn more about the past, present and future of child care as it relates to DEI for all children, families and providers.
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