The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) was awarded a $5,438,298.00 formula grant under the Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund (CFDA 93.596) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. This grant, with an award date of October 1, 2024 and ultimate completion date of September 30, 2027, will support DHSS's provision of childcare subsidies, early childhood education initiatives, facility improvements, child welfare services, nutrition programs, and workforce development for childcare providers in Delaware. As the designated state agency, DHSS will use these funds to enhance children's learning and development, support parental employment and education, and improve the overall quality of childcare services across the state. DHSS may further sub-award portions of this grant to local government entities to deliver community-based social services.
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