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EEC to require C3 recipients to attest willingness to accept child-care vouchers; center-based programs must allocate 50% of C3 to workforce

Department of Early Education and Care · November 21, 2025
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Summary

The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) told providers that starting with the November application cycle C3 grant amounts will be reset based on current enrollment and CCFA share, a new monthly attestation to accept Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA) will be required, and center‑based programs must spend 50% of C3 funding on workforce investments.

The Department of Early Education and Care said Monday that its monthly C3 grant application will include a new attestation requiring programs to affirm they are willing to enroll children receiving Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA), and that center-based C3 recipients must allocate half of their C3 funds to workforce investments.

Ellen (first name only, role/title not specified) explained that the underlying C3 formula — license capacity adjusted by enrollment, a base rate by program type and age, and an equity adjustment — will not change. But the department will “reset” grant amounts in November based on current program inputs such as average enrollment and the share of children receiving CCFA. “The…

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