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Child care subsidy uptake rising but below early projections; DCF cites caseload mix and $19M fund swap
Summary
Deputy commissioners told the committee that childcare financial assistance usage has grown substantially since eligibility expansions but not as fast as early models predicted; DCF cited case mix changes, recent marketing activity and a $19 million special‑fund swap that affects general fund accounting.
The Child Development Division (CDD) told legislators that child care financial assistance (CCFAP) participation has increased significantly since eligibility expansions and an online application launch, but that current uptake is lower than the department and fiscal modelers initially projected.
Deputy Commissioner Janet McLaughlin said DCF "has seen tremendous growth in childcare financial assistance"—an increase she described as 30 to 40% more families served…
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