2 Introduction Child care subsidies key in helping female-headed families work and care for their children – 85% of CCDF families headed by single parent Child care subsidies key in helping female-headed families work and care for their children – 85% of CCDF families headed by single parent Research shows some eligible families who need help are not getting it, and those that do have short spells Research shows some eligible families who need help are not getting it, and those that do have short spells Many factors responsible, but some likely to be related to subsidy policies and practices Many factors responsible, but some likely to be related to subsidy policies and practices Focus today on research findings about state/local strategies to support subsidy access and retention Focus today on research findings about state/local strategies to support subsidy access and retention Data from state/local CCDF administrators in 7 Midwestern states (supported by Joyce Foundation) Data from state/local CCDF administrators in 7 Midwestern states (supported by Joyce Foundation)
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