Ccdm-2026 - child care and development fund -- state matching

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services $225.269 million on October 1, 2025, under the Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds program (CFDA 93.596), with performance extending through September 30, 2027. This formula grant funds child care assistance for low-income families, enabling parents to work or pursue education and training while supporting quality improvements across Pennsylvania's child care system. The award encompasses TANF non-basic assistance and SNAP child care and transportation allowances as well as CCDF block grant funding.

PA DHS passes funds to 15 sub-recipients—primarily Pennsylvania-based nonprofits and county agencies—that deliver direct services. Community Services For Children Inc. (five sub-awards) and Public Health Management Corp (three sub-awards) received multiple tranches. Other recipients include Center For Community Action, Community Connections For Children Inc., Northwest Institute Of Research Inc., Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission For Community Action Inc., County of Allegheny, County Montgomery, Butler County Children's Center (Head Start), Child Development and Family Council of Centre County, and Elrc Region 4. These sub-recipients provide child care subsidies, nutrition programs, transportation support, and early childhood education services to eligible families throughout the Commonwealth. Sub-awards dated October 8, 2025 and June 29, 2026 document the pass-through timing. The funding supports the state's three-year CCDF plan submission and compliance with 45 CFR Parts 98 and 99, with lead-agency accountability residing with PA DHS.