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Early Childhood Care and Education Programs: Background and Funding

Several federal programs support child care, education, or related services, primarily for low-income working families. In addition, the tax code includes provisions specifically targeted to assist families with child care expenses. This report includes an update on FY2010 funding developments and the status of FY2009 appropriations in the early childhood care and education arena. This report also provides a six-year funding history and brief descriptions of the various related programs and tax… more

Date: January 26, 2010

Creator: Lynch, Karen E. & McCallion, Gail

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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TANF Reauthorization: Side-by-Side Comparison of Current Law, S. 667, and H.R. 240 (TANF Provisions)

This report discusses the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) re-authorization, and the debate over authorization for TANF and related programs.

Date: September 26, 2005

Creator: Falk, Gene

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Head Start: Background and Issues

This report discusses federal program called head start program that has provided comprehensive early childhood development services to low-income children since 1965. The Head Start program has received increases of varying levels over the past two decades.

Date: November 10, 2005

Creator: Gish, Melinda

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department