Transcript Child Care Development Fund – State Plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 Board of Early Education and Care May 12, 2009

Child Care Development Fund
– State Plan for Federal Fiscal
Years 2010 and 2011
Board of Early Education and Care
May 12, 2009
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CCDF State Plan Requirement
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In order to receive CCDF funds, Federal law
requires all States to submit a State Plan every
two years
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The Lead Agency must submit a new State Plan
prior to the expiration of the current Plan in
order to continue receiving CCDF Funds
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See 45 CFR Part 98.13(c); 98.17(a)
See 45 CFR Part 98.17(b)
Estimated CCDF Funding
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EEC estimates that over $535 million in federal and state
funds will be available for child care services in FY10.
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CCDF law places certain limitations and requirements on
Lead Agencies charged with administering child care
programs and services funded with federal funds. For
example:
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At least 4% must be spent on activities to improve the quality
of child care
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No more than 5% may be spent on administrative expenses
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Not less than 70% shall be used for families: (1) on TANF;
(2) transitioning off TANF; or (3) at risk of receiving TANF
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Congressional earmarks require states to spend sum certain
amounts on quality, in addition to the 4% requirement, on:
• Infant-Toddler activities
• General child care quality initiatives
CCDF State Plan Contents
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Part 1:
Administration
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Part 2:
Developing the Child Care Program
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Part 3:
Child Care Services Offered
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3.2 -- Payment Rates for the Provision of Child Care*
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Part 4:
Parental Rights and Responsibilities
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Part 5:
Activities & Services to Improve the Quality
and Availability of Child Care
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Part 6:
Health and Safety Requirements for Providers
*Market Rate Study section to be completed week of April 20th
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CCDF Plan: Next Steps and Timeline
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April 24 Board Planning and Evaluation Committee Meeting –
Comment and guidance provided to staff on critical items, initiatives, etc.
to be included in plan
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May12th Board Meeting - Board scheduled to vote to put draft plan out
for public comment
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End of May – Public Hearings
 May 28, 2009: Holyoke Community College, 10:30 to 12:30
 May 29, 2009: EEC’s Central Office , 2:00 to 4:00
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First Week of June– Summarize and review public comments and any
other needed revisions (e.g., ARRA plans)
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June 9th Board Meeting –Board votes to approve plan and authorize
submission to ACF
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July 1st – CCDF State Plan due to ACF
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Oct 1st – CCDF Plan takes effect