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May 2018 News
Child Care Development Fund State Plan
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) will hold a public hearing for comment on the federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan for FFY 2019–2021. The public is invited to attend the hearing in person or participate by webinar at one of the times offered. Registration is required for the webinar. More information about the Public Hearing and the State Plan can be found on the IDHS website.
