Choices for Children Act of 1989

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Choices for Children Act of 1989 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992 to carry out a State child care block grants program. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and administer a program of block grants to States to enhance provision of quality affordable child care. Requires a State to use 80 percent of such grant funds for the following child care related purposes: (1) training of providers; (2) voucher systems for low-income families; (3) information and referral systems; (4) innovative programs; (5) after-school programs in elementary schools; (6) expansion of part-day into full-day programs; and (7) recruitment of providers. Requires a State to use the remaining 20 percent for demonstration programs for provision of quality affordable child care. Gives preference to programs that: (1) target families with incomes below 200 percent of the poverty line; and (2) show they can achieve an appropriate degree of self-sufficiency. Sets the Federal share at 80 percent of program costs. Sets forth annual reporting requirements for States. Requires the Secretary of HHS to report to the Congress by September 1, 1991. Authorizes appropriation…