Board of Early Education and Care Planning and Evaluation Committee Child Care Development Fund – State Plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 Board of Early Education and Care Planning and Evaluation Committee

Discussion Overview CCDF State Plan Requirement Estimated CCDF Funding CCDF Goals and Purposes CCDF Goals CCDF Purposes CCDF Eligibility Requirements and Flexible Administration CCDF Contents CCDF Updates Key Policy Directions/Themes FY2007-2012 CCDF Plan: Next Steps and Submission Timeline

CCDF State Plan Requirement In order to receive CCDF funds, Federal law requires all States to submit a State Plan every two years See 45 CFR Part 98.13(c); 98.17(a) The Lead Agency must submit a new State Plan prior to the expiration of the current Plan in order to continue receiving CCDF Funds See 45 CFR Part 98.17(b)

Estimated CCDF Funding EEC estimates that over $535 million in federal and state funds will be available for child care services in FY10. CCDF law places certain limitations and requirements on Lead Agencies charged with administering child care programs and services funded with federal funds. For example: At least 4% must be spent on activities to improve the quality of child care No more than 5% may be spent on administrative expenses Not less than 70% shall be used for families: (1) on TANF; (2) transitioning off TANF; or (3) at risk of receiving TANF 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 Goals Federal law identified the following 5 goals in creating the CCDF block grant: Allow each State maximum flexibility; Promote parental choice; Encourage States to provide consumer education to help parents make informed choices about child care; Assist States to provide child care to parents trying to achieve independence from public assistance; and Assist States in implementing the health, safety, licensing and registration established in regulations.

CCDF Purposes Federal lawmakers established that the purpose of CCDF is to increase the availability, affordability and quality of child care by: Providing low-income families with the financial resources to find and afford quality child care Enhancing quality and increasing the supply of child care Providing parents with a broad range of options Strengthening the role of family Improving the quality and coordination of child care Increasing the availability of early childhood development programs and before/after school services

CCDF Eligibility Requirements and Flexible Plan Administration Although Federal guidance grants great flexibility to States in the design and implementation of their CCDF State Plan, the regulations do contain certain minimum requirements For example, in order to be eligible for child care services funded by CCDF, a child must: be under 13 years of age, or under the age of 19 if special needs; must reside with a family whose income does not exceed 85% of the state’s median income; and must either reside with a parent or parents who are working or attending a job training or educational program or be receiving protective services.

CCDF Contents Part 1: Administration Part 2: Developing the Child Care Program Part 3: Child Care Services Offered 3.2 -- Payment Rates for the Provision of Child Care* Part 4: Parental Rights and Responsibilities Part 5: Activities & Services to Improve the Quality and Availability of Child Care Part 6: Health and Safety Requirements for Providers *Market Rate Study section to be completed week of April 20th

CCDF Plan: Next Steps and Submission Timeline April 14th Board Meeting – Initial Board Discussion April 24th– Receive guidance from P&E Committee May 5th Post Document to Board Website for full review May12th Board Meeting - Board scheduled to vote to put plan out for public comment End of May – Public Hearing(s) Early June– Summarize and review public comments and revise plan, if needed; post final draft to Board website in preparation of the June Board meeting June 9th Board Meeting –Board votes to approve plan and authorize submission to ACF July 1st – CCDF State Plan due to ACF