Overview

The growth of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) funding over the past six decades has resulted in a complex landscape of multiple funding streams administeredby various federal, state, and local government agencies. As the demand for ECEC services continues to grow, states and communities are seeking ways to channel these multiple funding streams into a unified system that is simpler for programs, better for children, and fairer for communities. Implementation will require strategic financing that aligns resources from the multiple funding streams to support overall growth and improvement goals.