[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR792.206]

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                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
          CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Continued)
 
PART 792--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart B--Agency Use of Appropriated Funds for Child Care Costs for 
 Lower income Employees--What Is the New Child Care Legislation and to 
                           Whom Does It Apply?
 
Sec. 792.206  What are the benefits to an agency of providing such assistance to its lower income employees?

    There are several benefits for the agencies beginning with improved 
recruitment and retention. Cost savings in recruitment and training can 
be significant. In addition, absenteeism rates related to child care 
problems can be reduced. Providing such subsidies can also increase 
morale, particularly among families who cannot afford the child care 
located at or near a child care center that is sponsored by their 
agency. The use of funds for lower income families who are enrolled or 
wish to enroll in Federal child care centers

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may help to increase the Federal participation rates where there is a 
regulatory requirement that at least 50 percent of the children enrolled 
have parents or guardians who are Federal employees.