A recent review of innovative approaches to improving child
care in rural areas (Macro International, 1994) recommended several
specific strategies. These researchers surveyed and visited
four states—Kentucky, Montana, North Carolina, and Oregon—
to identify promising practices in the use of the Child Care Development
Block Grant to improve rural child care quality and availability.
They recommended providing financial incentives to
encourage provider participation, involving local community organizations
to build trust, and supporting resource and referral
agencies.