HHS: Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

Federal Register

Jan 5, 2026

Notice of proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposing amendments the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations. Among other things, this rule proposes rescinding the requirements added to the CCDF regulations in the March 2024 final rule, including limiting family co-payments to 7 percent of family income, providing some direct services through grants or contract, paying providers based on child's enrollment, and paying providers prospectively. Comments are due by February 4, 2026.

Child care · Funding · Income · Legislation and regulations · Reimbursement and payment models