ACF Information Memorandum 2022-01 Use of Tribal Child Care and Development Fund Resources to Support Early Childhood Systems Building

This Information Memorandum (IM) covers how Tribal Lead Agencies can use existing Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) resources, including supplemental funds provided through the American Rescue Plan Act, to implement their tribe’s vision for a stronger system of high-quality early care and education at the tribal community level. It offers examples of activities that Tribal Lead Agencies may implement that are allowable under the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act and the CCDF regulations. The IM also discusses opportunities for Tribal Lead Agencies to participate in a Tribal Early Learning Initiative effort as they implement early childhood systems building activities.