This description should include methods to ensure that providers are able to maintain and update the health and safety practices as described in the standards above. Include the reason why in these extraordinary circumstances, the Lead Agency is seeking relief from this provision. Describe: Introduction and How to Approach Plan Development, 1 Define Leadership and Coordination with Relevant Systems and Funding Sources, 1.3 Consultation in the Development of the CCDF Plan, 1.4 Coordination with Partners to Expand Accessibility and Continuity of Care, 1.5 Optional Use of Combined Funds, CCDF Matching, and Maintenance-of-Effort Funds, 1.7 Coordination with Child Care Resource and Referral Systems, 1.8 Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan, 2 Promote Family Engagement Through Outreach and Consumer Education, 2.1 Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency and Persons with Disabilities, 2.4 Additional Consumer and Provider Education, 2.5 Procedures for Providing Information on Developmental Screenings, 3 Provide Stable Child Care Financial Assistance to Families, 3.3 Increasing Access for Vulnerable Children and Families, 4 Ensure Equal Access to Child Care for Low-Income Children, 4.1 Maximize Parental Choice and Implement Supply Building Mechanisms, 4.2 Assess Market Rates and Analyze the Cost of Child Care, 4.4 Implement Generally Accepted Payment Practices and Ensure Timeliness of Payments, 5 Establish Standards and Monitoring Processes to Ensure the Health and Safety of Child Care Settings, 5.2 Standards for Ratios, Group Size and Qualifications for CCDF Providers, 5.3 Health and Safety Standards and Training for CCDF Providers, 5.4 Monitoring and Enforcement Policies and Practices for CCDF Providers, 6 Recruit and Retain a Qualified and Effective Child Care Workforce, 6.2 Training and Professional Development Requirements, 6.3 Supporting Training and Professional Development of the Child Care Workforce with CCDF Quality Funds, 6.4 Early Learning and Developmental Guidelines, 7.1 Quality Activities Needs Assessment for Child Care Services, 7.3 Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) or Another System of Quality Improvement, 7.4 Improving the Supply and Quality of Child Care Programs and Services for Infants and Toddlers, 7.6 Facilitating Compliance with State Standards, 7.7 Evaluating and Assessing the Quality and Effectiveness of Child Care Programs and Services, 7.10 Other Quality Improvement Activities, 8 Ensure Grantee Program Integrity and Accountability, 8.1 Internal Controls and Accountability Measures to Help Ensure Program Integrity, Appendix A: MRS, Alternative Methodology and Narrow Cost Analysis Waiver Request Form, https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2012/econ/gus/2012-governments.html, https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/policy-guidance/ccdf-acf-pi-2009-01, https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=105776, https://course.inccra.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=13644, https://courses.inccrra.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=13644, https://dcfsonlinereporting.dcfs.illinois.gov/, https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/pages/com_communications_foia.aspx, https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/Daycare/MonitoringReports.aspx, https://sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov/Content/Licensing/BecomeLicensed.aspx, 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Describe: [ ] vii. In this year's survey report, explore the rates charged to the general public (or the "market rate") for child care between September 2021 and April 2022. On July 1, 2022, TDHS increased child care payment assistance reimbursement rates by 20% across all categories of care in the Child Care Certificate Program. c.What is the effective date of the sliding-fee scale(s)? Grace Hou, secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services, said Wednesday at the press conference that the state has invested over $1 billion in child care that has reached more than 12,000 child care providers across the state and over 50,000 child care workers. c.Describe how the Lead Agency's QRIS, or other system for improving quality, considers how quality may look different in the different types of provider settings which participate in the QRIS or other system of quality improvement. [ ] c. Relative providers must fully comply with all health and safety training requirements. Note: A Plan amendment is required if the website address where the Plan is posted is changed. Relative providers are exempt from a portion of licensing requirements. iii. The fee is per child, with the same fee for each child. [ ] d. Yes, the state/territory has a QRIS initiative operating as a pilot-test in a few localities or only a few levels but does not have a fully operating initiative on a statewide or territory-wide basis. Number of hours the child is in care. What information does the Lead Agency provide on the website to determine quality ratings or other quality information? What is your purpose and expected outcomes for combining funds, such as extending the day or year of services available (i.e., full-day, full-year programming for working families), smoothing transitions for children, enhancing and aligning quality of services, linking comprehensive services to children in child care, or developing the supply of child care for vulnerable populations? Interpret data with caution. 1-866-324-5553 TTY, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services. Describe how parents have access to the full range of providers eligible to receive CCDF: Describe state data on the extent to which eligible child care providers participate in the CCDF system: Identify any barriers to provider participation, including barriers related to payment rates and practices - including for family child care and in-home providers - based on provider feedback and reports to the Lead Agency: [ ] a. Describe the procedures for conducting Interstate Background Check requests and making a determination of eligibility. Quality improvement activities, including QRIS are set by the: [ ] Local entity (e.g., counties, workforce boards, early learning coalitions). ii. $198. After that, you will receive a PPR in the mail by the 1st of the month. [ ] License-exempt CCDF family child care providers. Public and non-profit institutions sponsoring family day care homes. Other. Visit MilitaryChildCare.com to learn more. How does the Lead Agency define the following eligibility terms? [ ] vi. e. Establishing or expanding a statewide system of CCR&R services, as discussed in 1.7. f. Facilitating Compliance with State Standards. No additional percentage is charged after a certain number of children. The state/territory does not fund a CCR&R organization(s) and has no plans to establish one. To certify, describe the state/territory policies and practices regarding the ratio of licensing inspectors to child care providers (i.e. Families who are receiving or needing to receive protective services on a case-by-case basis, as determined by the Lead Agency for purposes of CCDF eligibility. [ ] B. Here are the annual adjustments to: National average payment rates for meals and snacks served in child care centers, outside-school-hours care centers, at-risk afterschool care centers, and adult day care centers. One large reason that child care is so expensive is that it is a very involved, labor-driven industry. b. [ ] vi. If checked, identify the source of funds: [ ] Private donated funds are used to meet the CCDF matching funds requirement. To the extent practicable, work directly with families who receive assistance to offer the families support and assistance to make an informed decision about which child care providers they will use to ensure that the families are enrolling their children in the most appropriate child care setting that suits their needs and one that is of high quality (as determined by the Lead Agency). Describe the coordination goals, processes, and results: b. The Lead Agency must certify that the identified health and safety standard(s) is(are) in effect and enforced through monitoring. CCSP.DHHS@maine.gov. It is unnecessary to conduct both the FBI fingerprint check and the search of an NFF state's criminal history record repository (refer to CCDF-ACF-PIQ-2017-01). Describe the support efforts for all types of accreditation that the state/territory provides to child care centers. iv. a. Our next raise is effective July 1st! The following are those rate charts as well as other needed financial information and documents. Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce as discussed in 6.2. b. Describe the activities and the results of these activities: d.Check and describe all activities that the Lead Agency will use to investigate and recover improper payments due to agency errors. If yes, does the Lead Agency require additional reporting requirements during the graduated phase-out period? This description should detail how the Lead Agency ensures the privacy of background checks. How and when the Lead Agency provides parents receiving CCDF funds with a consumer statement identifying the requirements for providers and the health and safety record of the provider they have selected. [ ] d.Differential rate for infants and toddlers. [ ] ii. Describe: Articulation. [ ] c. State/territory license is a "rated" license. The State Advisory Council (SAC) on Early Childhood Education and Care (pursuant to 642B(b)(I)(A)(i) of the Head Start Act) (658E(c)(2)(R); 98.15(b)(1)) or similar coordinating body pursuant to 98.14(a)(1)(vii). Work to establish partnerships with public agencies and private entities, including faith- based and community-based child care providers, to increase the supply and quality of child care services in the state and, as appropriate, coordinate their activities with the activities of the state Lead Agency and local agencies that administer funds made available through CCDF (98.52(b)). Training is one of those tools that is available for you to stay current on best practices in health and safety. Identify the providers subject to licensing: [X] b. b. i. Check all that apply. Report Overview. The contribution schedule varies because it is set locally/regionally (as indicated in 1.2.1). For questions about lead testing, refer to the the Office of Child Care's FAQs, contact the Lead Hotline at 503-947-5908 or visit their Lead Poisoning Prevention website. The. $318. The Lead Agency must certify that the identified health and safety standard(s) is(are) in effect and enforced through monitoring. v. Providing onsite or accessible comprehensive services for children and developing community partnerships that promote families' access to services that support their children's learning and development. Describe: [ ] x. Sex offender registry or repository in any other state where the individual has resided in the past five years. Payment Rates for Child Care Providers - Effective July 1, 2021. How and where are reports posted in a timely manner? Request earning statements that are most representative of the family's monthly income. i. Describe: d.Children who receive care during non-traditional hours. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) program: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Programs carried out under IDEA Part B, Section 619 and Part C: how the information is tailored to a variety of audiences, including: any partners in providing this information, how information is tailored to a variety of audiences, and. (98.53(a)(1)(iv)). Describe the state/territory procedure(s) for a provider to request the required background checks. The Child Care and Development Fund Plan is available for download in PDF format below: Child Care and Development Plan for FY - 2019-2021; Child Care and Development Plan for FY - 2016-2018; Child Care and Development Plan for FY - 2014-2015; Child Care and Development Plan for FY - 2012-2013 These reports also include information across the out-of-home care continuum. Note: The consumer statement must include the eight requirements listed in the table below. Telephone Billing Agreement. regardless of temporary changes in participation in work, training, or educational activities (658E(c)(2)(N)(i) and (ii)). In line with our broader policy agenda, CCAoA recommends states include the following policies in their 2022-2024 CCDF state plans that are child-centered, family-engaged, equity-driven and community-focused. b. How does the Lead Agency define the following terms for the purposes of determining CCDF eligibility? Paying based on a child's enrollment rather than attendance. More information can be found here: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/compact-council. Identify what agency is responsible for pursuing fraud and overpayments (e.g. [ ]Local entity (e.g., counties, workforce boards, early learning coalitions). i. If yes, describe how many jurisdictions use grants or contracts for child care slots. Maine Child Care Market Rate 7/3/21 (PDF) 2018 Market Rate Survey Report (PDF) 2018 Market Rate; Child Care Subsidy Billing. 1-800-843-6154 If any of the responses above are different for exempt child care homes, describe the ratio and group size requirements for license-exempt family child care home providers. a. (98.53(a)(1)(iii)). The rates listed below are the maximum rates that the Department will pay per day, listed in order by provider type. Other. The governors office said in a news release that those increases will make the subsidies available to an additional 20,000 children. To demonstrate compliance, certify by checking below how the state/territory requires this training topic be completed by providers during either pre-service or during an orientation period within three (3) months of hire. Under Age 2 Full - Day Part - Day Age 2 Note: Do not check if the Lead Agency has a different base rate for school-age children with no separate bonus or add-on. Describe. Which types of settings or distinctive approaches to early childhood education and care participate in the state/territory's QRIS or another system of quality improvement? [ ] ii. [ ] vi. Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Debit Card Application. Describe the coordination goals, processes, and results: State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care or similar coordinating body (pursuant to 642B(b)(I)(A)(i) of the Head Start Act). Describe the director qualification for licensed CCDF center-based care, including any variations based on the ages of children in care or the number of staff employed: iii. Describe the activities and the results of these activities: [ ] viii. 8.1.7What type of sanction will the Lead Agency place on clients and providers to help reduce improper payments due to program violations? License-exempt center-based CCDF providers. v.How do providers receive updated information and/or training regarding this topic? Check all that apply. (Note: Additional reporting requirements are also discussed in section 3.4.3 of the Plan.). Describe the coordination goals, processes, and results: McKinney-Vento state coordinators for homeless education and other agencies providing services for children experiencing homelessness and, to the extent practicable, local McKinney-Vento liaisons. Describe your state/territory's policies and practices for annual, unannounced inspections of licensed CCDF child care in-home care (care in the child's own home) providers. i. Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Program; Proposed Rule, 80 Fed. Ensure the timeliness of payments by either (Lead Agency to implement at least one of the following): [ ] i. iv. For care provided from 5 through 12 hours per day, use the full-day rate. Describe the coordination goals, processes, and results: Indian tribe(s) and/or tribal organization(s), at the option of individual tribes. Lower co-payments for a higher quality of care, as defined by the state/territory. In the table below, describe which content is included in training and professional development activities and how an entity is funded to address this topic. Providing full payment if a child is absent for five or fewer days in a month. Provide the website link that contains instructions on how child care providers should initiate background check requests for a prospective employee (98.43(g)). Economic Policy Institute, Current Population Survey . Sex offender registry or repository in any other state where the individual has resided in the past 5 years. Speaking at an early learning center in Chicago, Pritzker said the initiatives are meant to ease the burden for working families to find affordable child care while also making it easier for those providers to stay in business. Illinois Child Care Bureau 5440 N Cumberland Ave, Suite 303 Chicago, IL 60656 Phone: 773.444.0115 Fax: 773.930.4887 . Here are the average costs of child care in several Illinois cities in 2021: Aurora: $800 per month or $9,600 per year. Describe how the Lead Agency consulted with appropriate representatives of general purpose local governments. According to recent Sittercity data, the national typical hourly rate of babysitters in 2023 is $18.50 per hour. B. The Big Give 2022 - Thanksgiving Giveaway If you, or someone you know, needs help providing a turkey for Thanksgiving, Stone Creek Church, in cooperation with The Urbana Meijer and The Universitv of Illinois Office of Volunteer Proqrams, is offering a whole frozen turkey and a bag of holiday groceries this Thanksgiving season. Describe how the Lead Agency will consult with the State Early Childhood Advisory Council or similar coordinating body, local child care program administrators, local child care resource and referral agencies, organizations representing child care caregivers, teachers and directors, and other appropriate entities prior to conducting the identified alternative methodology. To demonstrate compliance, certify by checking below when the state/territory requires this training topic be completed by providers during either pre-service or during an orientation period within three (3) months of hire. How are the funds tracked and method of oversight. Components of In-State Background Checks, b. Center, FCC, In-home), licensing status (i.e. Describe: [ ] v.Recruitment of providers. Describe: [ ] ix. Describe the strategies that the state/territory is developing and implementing for strengthening child care providers' business practices. Describe and provide the citation by answering the questions below. Describe and provide the citation by answering the questions below. Describe the training content and provide the citation(s) for the training requirement(s). First child under 19 months. Supporting the positive development of school-age children (98.53(a)(1)(iii). Child Care Application Form. Describe: [ ] d.Yes, the state/territory has supports operating as a pilot-test or in a few localities but not statewide or territory-wide. You and your child care provider complete the required paperwork and CCRC authorizes the child care services and rates. Provide data (including data on the size and frequency of such amounts) on the extent to which CCDF providers charge additional amounts to families. b. Please identify the Lead Agency's planned methodology(ies) to assess child care prices and/or costs. These payment practices must include the following two practices unless the Lead Agency provides evidence that such practices are not generally accepted in its state (658E(c)(2)(S); 98.45(l)(3)). Describe how a waiver of the provision will, by itself, improve the delivery of child care services for children. The salary for a child care worker can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Does the Lead Agency require families to report a non-temporary change in a parent's eligible activity? Describe: [ ] d.Restricted to care by relatives. OCC expects to continue to take action against states with the lowest rates in future plan cycles in an effort to keep payment rates moving upward toward ensuring equal access. Relative providers are exempt from a portion of background check requirements. Schedule Now. a. Describe procedures for conducting a check when the state of residence is different than the state in which the staff member works. An accountant with 0-2 years of experience earns an average salary of $28,618, a mid-career professional with 3-6 years of experience makes $31,284 a year on average, and a senior level accountant with 7-12 years of experience enjoys an average annual salary of . Describe: [ ] No, the practices do not vary across areas. If yes, describe the elements of the plan that were updated: [ ] Applications and public informational materials available in Braille and other communication formats for access by individuals with disabilities, [ ] c.Caseworkers with specialized training/experience in working with individuals with disabilities, [ ] f.Partnerships with parent associations, support groups, and parent-to-parent support groups, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) federally funded Parent Training and Information Centers. i. Check and describe all that apply. iv. We also doubled our Union's training fund to help providers across . Describe how the Lead Agency defines timely posting of monitoring reports. Illinois Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan FFY 2022-2024 (pdf) THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT OF 1995 (Pub. iii. part-day rate for the remainder. Supporting state/territory or local efforts to develop high-quality program standards relating to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development. Describe: How does the Lead Agency define areas with significant concentrations of poverty and unemployment? Some or all program rules and policies are set or established by local entities or agencies. [ ] c. Relative providers must fully comply with all health and safety standard requirements. Describe the other system of quality improvement and provide a link, if available. )-and developmental screening services available under Part B, Section 619 and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. And families that qualify for CCAP with a parent or guardian . Children with diverse linguistic or cultural backgrounds. Describe how the alternative methodology will reflect variations by provider type, age of children, geographic location, and quality. Check all that apply. Specifically, provide the Lead Agency's definition of "timely" and describe how it ensures thatreports and/or summaries are posted within its timeframe. Describe: [ ] e.No, but the state/territory is in the in the development phase of supporting accreditation. If any of the responses above are different for exempt child care centers, describe the ratio and group size requirements for license-exempt providers. Provide the policy citation and state/territory ratio of licensing inspectors. Interstate Criminal History Registry Check Procedures, Interstate Sex Offender Registry Check Procedures, Interstate Child Abuse and Neglect Registry Check Procedures.
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