Expanding Access to High-Quality Child Care in Franklin County, OH The Franklin County Board of Commissioners has committed to aiding early childhood providers and families with young children by making a historic investment of approximately $23 million in the Franklin County RISE initiative. This “whole system approach” is funded by Franklin County and the City of Columbus, and is administered by Action for Children. Action for Children is a local child care resource and referral agency that provides services to families throughout central Ohio. Statements released by the Commissioners indicate the funds will be allocated for the following purposes:early learning scholarships up to $10,000 for families with incomes between 142% to 300% of the federal poverty line;incentive payments for licensed child care centers and family child care homes; andrental support for child care workers. Download PDF Filed under:Infants and Toddlers, Early Childhood, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, American Rescue Plan, Federal Funding More Resources Publication Tracking the Flow of Federal Funding for Children and Youth An interactive chart that illustrates how federal funds flow through agencies and into communities Database Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services This database catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of more than 320 federal funding streams that support cradle-to-career initiatives. Updates and Events News October 23, 2024 Five Communities Seek Dedicated Funding for Kids on the November Ballot Success Story October 9, 2024 Laying the Groundwork for Strategic Public Financing Success in Austin, TX News September 25, 2024 Cincinnati Preschool Promise Encourages Fund Leaders to “Contribute the Most You Can” to Support Local Early Child Care Systems Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Publication Tracking the Flow of Federal Funding for Children and Youth An interactive chart that illustrates how federal funds flow through agencies and into communities
Database Federal Funding Streams for Children and Youth Services This database catalogs the purposes and key characteristics of more than 320 federal funding streams that support cradle-to-career initiatives.
Success Story October 9, 2024 Laying the Groundwork for Strategic Public Financing Success in Austin, TX
News September 25, 2024 Cincinnati Preschool Promise Encourages Fund Leaders to “Contribute the Most You Can” to Support Local Early Child Care Systems