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California Department of Education (CDE) and California Department of Social Services (DSS)

Topics on this page (click to be directed):

Information on the Declared State of Emergency - COVID-19
CDE Early Learning & Care COVID-19 Resources
Management Bulletins, Information and documents
CDE webinars
2020-21 Funding Terms and Conditions -
California Department of Social Services
CDE Resources (Find your field services consultant, fiscal consultant, RMR rates, training handouts, GAU Handouts, etc...)

Information on the Declared State of Emergency - Coronavirus - If you have questions for CDE or CDSS-CCLD that you want added, email. For CAPPA Member Best Practices, click here.

NEW OR UPCOMING

NEW! Interim Guidance on the Distribution of New Federal Funds to Support State-Subsidized Childcare and Updates on Pending Allocations
NEW! Management Bulletin 20-20: Non-COVID-19 Emergency Closure Requests for Fiscal Year 2020-21 (November 6, 2020)
Management Bulletin 20-19: Guidance on Family Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 (October 9, 2020)
Management Bulletin 20-15A: Reimbursement and Data Collection Requirements for Alternative Payment Programs and Providers
Fiscal Year 2020-21 California Alternative Payment Program Projected Over-Earnings
Management Bulletin 20-17: Requirements for Distance Learning Plans, Program Quality, and Distance Learning Services for Direct Service Contractors
Management Bulletin 20-16: Continued Funding Application Fiscal Year 2021–22
25 August - Information on Revised August Budget Trailer Bill (Senate Bill 820)
21 August - CDE Guidance Regarding Requirements for Reopening Reimbursement, and Distance Learning for Direct Service Contractors
21 August - Emergency Disaster Relief Information Related to Statewide Emergency Due to Fires, Extreme Weather Conditions
7 August - Guidance on Parent Signatures on Monthly Attendance Records
7 August - Guidance for Serving School-Age Children During Distance Learning
All County Welfare Directors Letter: Child Care Waivers and Guidance Regarding COVID-19- 8/13/20
Guidance on Parent Signatures on Monthly Attendance Records
Guidance for Serving School-Age Children During Distance Learning
PIN 20-18-CCLD - Food and Drug Administration Safety Notice Regarding Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol
PIN 20-17-CCLD - Federal Relief Available to Licensees During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Emergency
MB 20-15: Fiscal Year 2020–21 Alternative Payment Provider reimbursement requirements and data collection requirements
PIN 20-15-CCP- New state-wide guidance for providers regarding child to staff ratios.
Management Bulletin 20-14: Guidance Regarding the Temporary Extension of Emergency Childcare Services, Transition into Ongoing Childcare Services, and Assessment of Family Fees for Essential Workers and At-risk Populations

Alternative Payment Emergency Childcare Survey
FY 2020-21 Initial Payments
COVID-19 Management Bulletin Guidance to the Field
MB 20-13 - Family Fee Schedule for 2020-21
Fiscal Year 2019–20 Year-End Reporting Reminders
MB20-06(a) COVID-19 Guidance regarding Emergency Childcare Services for Essential Workers and At-Risk Populations
MB 20-12: Revised State Median Income (SMI) Ceilings and Income Ranking Table for Fiscal Year 2020–21
California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) Early Learning and Care Playbook website at https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/master-plan-for-early-learning-and-care/ which provides information and links to tips, training, and other resources that will help providers and parents as they navigate the new guidance and requirements.
Updated Guidance for Child Care Programs and Providers
Management Bulletin 20-04a: COVID-19 Guidance on Apportionment, Attendance, and Reporting Requirements - Amendment
Executive Order 66-20 - allows for an additional 60 days for enrollment of essential workers. Please be aware at this time there are no additional dollars for these enrollments so please make sure to have enrollments budgeted for accordingly.

Paragraph 1 of Executive Order N-45-20 is withdrawn and superseded by the following text:

In order to facilitate the continued provision of child care during the COVID-19 outbreak, any provision in Articles 1 through 11, 12, 15.5 through 18, 20, and 21 of Chapter 2 of Part 6 of Division 1 of the Education Code and implementing regulations in Chapter 19 and 19.5 of Division 1 of Title 5, California Code of Regulations, that restricts a child care and development program impacted by COVID-19 from serving children of essential critical infrastructure workers, as described in the document posted at https://covid19.ca.gov/img/EssentialCriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf is suspended through June 30, 2020 (or, for families enrolled in non- CalWORKS early learning and care services, for 60 days following the date of the child’s enrollment pursuant to Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Executive Order N-47-20, whichever is longer), on the condition that services are provided consistent with an informal directive or bulletin issued by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction pursuant to SB 117 (Chapter 3, Statutes of 2020) and that costs associated with all services provided pursuant to the informal directive or bulletin are within the budget authority of the California Department of Education.
Additionally, family fees are extended for 60 days from the date of this order

Management Bulletin 20-08A: COVID-19 Guidance to Procurements and Audits
Survey for Resource & Referral Agencies on COVID-19 Emergency Supplies:
Please visit the CDE COVID-19 Emergency Supplies web page at http://surveys2.cde.ca.gov/go/elcdcovidsupplies.asp to complete the survey.The CDE wants to take every opportunity for you to receive the health and safety supplies you need as soon as possible. Please complete the survey by Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Revised Timeline and Guidance for the Allocation of Funds for Cleaning and Supplies for Childcare Providers
CONTINGENCY FUNDS APPLICATION PROCESS
MB 20-11: COVID-19 Guidance: Emergency Closures
MB 20-10: COVID-19 Guidance regarding Family Child Care Home Education Networks
MB 20-09: COVID-19: Guidance on Program Self-Evaluation, Contract Monitoring and Program Quality Requirements
MB 20-08: COVID-19 Guidance to Procurements and Audits
April 20, 2020 - ASM Budget Subcommittee 6 Hearing on COVID-19 AGENDA
MB 20-07 - COVID-19 Guidance to California Resource and ReferralPrograms and Local Planning Councils
April 10 - Governor releases $100 million for child care ($50 million for vouchers & $50 million for cleaning)
7 April - Governor signs an Executive Order Extension to Expand Support for Vulnerable Populations (Including childcare)
MB 20-06 COVID-19 Guidance regarding Emergency Childcare Services for Essential Workers and At-Risk Populations

4 April - Governor Signs Executive Order to Provide Expanded Access to Child Care for Essential Workers
April 1 CDE Webinar Slides covering MB 20-05 & MB 20-04
MB 20-05 - Family Fee Waiver

Click here for template to communicate with families

MB 20-04: COVID-19 Guidance on Apportionment, Attendance, and Reporting Requirements
CDE: Suspension of FY 19-20 Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD) Onsite Program Monitoring Reviews
DSS-CCLD - STATEWIDE WAIVERS FOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS DUE TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19), AND PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT, AND MITIGATION MEASURES

RESOURCES:

AP Best Practices & SAMPLES
CDE Dedicated Page - Novel Coronavirus

CDE Crisis Response Page

Childcare is referenced as an essential need.

Governor Newsom's Executive Orders

AB/SB 117 . SB 89 - Additional funding bill. Click here to see specific referenced statutes and regulation.
California Department of Public Health - Links to your local health service office
Trustline Update
Center for Disease Control
Free Educational Resources for Distance Learning from CDE
03/13/2020 - CDE Memo to the field - Early Learning and Care Program Guidance on the COVID-19 State of Emergency Situation
The California Department of Education (CDE) is following the guidance of the California Department of Public Health and directives from the Administration. For the latest information, please go to https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/New-Release-2020.aspx and https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/nCOV2019.aspx.
ACT NOW: 03/13/2020 - Tell Congress to act now by passing legislation that includes paid sick leave, free testing and treatment for COVID-19, unemployment protections, nutrition assistance, and help for states.
03/14/2020 - CCDF Recovery Flexibilities

The Administration for Children and Families has released materials to help Lead Agencies understand the flexibilities in the CCDF law as they try to help meet the needs of families and communities in response to the spread of COVID-19. Options available to State, Territory, and Tribal Lead Agencies include:

Flexibility to change eligibility or priority criteria to permit uninterrupted child care
Flexibility to define income and set the income threshold for purposes of CCDF eligibility
Option to waive family co-payment requirements for families that meet criteria established by the Lead Agency – which may include, for example, families impacted by federal or state declared emergency situations
Option to use quality dollars to provide immediate assistance to impacted families, including families that do not participate in CCDF

States may also enact legislation or regulation in order to take advantage of these flexibilities. States may also need to submit a Plan amendment or waiver request to the Office of Child Care. Click here to access ACF’s full memo on CCDF flexibility during state or federal emergencies.

In addition, ACF has released a letter with updated resources and information about administrative relief strategies, as well as a list of FAQs about CCDF and COVID-19.

Department of Developmental Services Directive (looking to replicate for child care programs)

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Management Bulletins and Information

For an archived listing of all Management Bulletins, please visit the CDE website.

November 23, 2020
- NEW! Interim Guidance on the Distribution of New Federal Funds to Support State-Subsidized Childcare and Updates on Pending Allocations
November 6, 2020

NEW! Management Bulletin 20-20: Non-COVID-19 Emergency Closure Requests for Fiscal Year 2020-21

October 9, 2020

NEW! Management Bulletin 20-19: Guidance on Family Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21

September 21, 2020

September 11, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-17: Requirements for Distance Learning Plans, Program Quality, and Distance Learning Services for Direct Service Contractors
September 10, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-16: Continued Funding Application Fiscal Year 2021–22
July 30, 2020
MB 20-15: Fiscal Year 2020–21 Alternative Payment Provider reimbursement requirements and data collection requirements
July 13, 2020
- Management Bulletin 20-14: Guidance Regarding the Temporary Extension of Emergency Childcare Services, Transition into Ongoing Childcare Services, and Assessment of Family Fees for Essential Workers and At-risk Populations
June 30, 2020

June 26, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-13: Family Fee Schedule for FY 2020-21
June 17, 2020
Fiscal Year 2019–20 Year-End Reporting Reminders
June 17, 2020
MB20-06(a) COVID-19 Guidance regarding Emergency Childcare Services for Essential Workers and At-Risk Populations
June 17, 2020
MB 20-12: Revised State Median Income (SMI) Ceilings and Income Ranking Table for Fiscal Year 2020–21
June 12, 2020
- CDE Releases 12-month Eligibility Comment Period (Ends July 27, 2020)
June 5, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-04a: COVID-19 Guidance on Apportionment, Attendance, and Reporting Requirements - Amendment
May 22, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-08A: COVID-19 Guidance to Procurements and Audits
May 20, 2020

Survey for Resource & Referral Agencies on COVID-19 Emergency Supplies:
In order to support Childcare Providers that are open during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as those that plan to open, the CDE, ELCD is assessing the emergency supply needs of Childcare Providers. This survey is for Resource and Referral Agencies supporting Childcare Providers currently open, or those that plan to reopen, during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Please visit the CDE COVID-19 Emergency Supplies web page at http://surveys2.cde.ca.gov/go/elcdcovidsupplies.asp to complete the survey.The CDE wants to take every opportunity for you to receive the health and safety supplies you need as soon as possible. Please complete the survey by Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
May 7, 2020
Revised Timeline and Guidance for the Allocation of Funds for Cleaning and Supplies for Childcare Providers
May 5, 2020
CONTINGENCY FUNDS APPLICATION PROCESS
April 28, 2020

MB 20-11: COVID-19 Guidance: Emergency Closures

April 17, 2020
- MB 20-10: COVID-19 Guidance regarding Family Child Care Home Education Networks
- MB 20-09: COVID-19: Guidance on Program Self-Evaluation, Contract Monitoring and Program Quality Requirements
April 17, 2020
MB 20-08: COVID-19 Guidance to Procurements and Audits
April 14, 2020

Management Bulletin 20-07: COVID-19 Guidance to California Resource and Referral Programs and Local Planning Councils
April 14, 2020

Guidance for Providers Who Are Closed and Reimbursed Through a Subsidy Voucher
According to Management Bulletin (MB) 20-04, Alternative Payment (AP) contractors have been authorized to reimburse, for 30 calendar days from the date of closure, center, family child care home, and license-exempt providers paid through a subsidy voucher/certificate.
The ELCD COVID-19 Guidance and Resources web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/elcdcovid19.asp has been updated to include Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding subsidy voucher payments and dual provider payments.
April 8, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-06: COVID-19 Guidance regarding Emergency Childcare Services for Essential Workers and At-Risk Populations
April 8, 2020

Deadlines Extended for CDD-801A and CDD-801B Reporting
Due to the state-declared State of Emergency related to COVID-19, the deadline to submit the CDD-801A Monthly Child Care Population Report (CDD-801A) and CDD-801B Monthly Sample Report (CDD-801B) to the Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) has been extended. Please see the tables below that identify the updated deadlines:

CDD-801A:

Report Month

Due Date

February 2020

May 20, 2020

March 2020

May 20, 2020

April 2020

May 20, 2020

CDD-801B:

Report Month

Due Date

January 2020

May 20, 2020

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the CDMIS Support Office by email at [email protected].
March 26, 2020

Management Bulletin 20-05: COVID-19 Guidance: Temporary Waiver of Family Fees
Attention: All Executive Officers and Program Directors of Early Learning and Care Programs
Management Bulletin 20-05 notifies and provides guidance to state-subsidized early learning and care (ELC) programs that they must waive family fees following the enactment of Senate Bill 117.
It is important to note that the fee waiver is not a permanent change to statute or regulation. Each requirement will apply until June 30, 2020, unless nullified or changed by the Legislature. As the situation evolves and more information is available, the CDE will issue additional guidance.
March 20, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-04:COVID-19 Guidance on Apportionment, Attendance, and Reporting Requirements
Date: March 18, 2020
Expires: June 30, 2020 or unless rescinded sooner
Authority: Senate Bill 117 (Chapter 3, Statutes of 2020)
Attention: Executive Directors, and Program Directors of All Early Learning and Care Programs
Purpose
This Management Bulletin (MB) is to notify and provide guidance to state-subsidized early learning and care programs about updated apportionment, attendance, and reporting requirements after the enactment of Senate Bill (SB) 117.
It is important to note that this is not a permanent change to statute or regulations. These requirements will apply until June 30, 2020, unless nullified or changed by the Legislature. As the situation evolves and more information is available, the California Department of Education (CDE) will issue additional guidance.
The CDE encourages those that can safely provide care to do so, following state and local public health guidance in addition to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, as needs evolve, the CDE will be reaching out to early learning and care contractors and programs to have them be part of the solution in addressing the needs of working families, in particular, the needs of low-income families and parents who are health workers, emergency response personnel, key governmental staff, and child care workers.
Click here to see more on the policy, background, directive and resources.
March 20, 2020

Subject: Suspension of FY 19-20 Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD) Onsite Program Monitoring Reviews
Dear ELCD Contractors:
The priority of the Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD) is the health and safety of the children and families we serve as well as that of the staff in each of your programs. As part of health and safety measures to mitigate the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the ELCD is suspending onsite contract monitoring reviews until further notice.
For the remainder of the fiscal year, reviews may be scheduled on an as needed basis. Contractors who are scheduled for a review will participate remotely from their locations and transmit documentation electronically.
As state and health officials provide updated information about California's COVID-19 emergency, the ELCD will determine next steps and keep you informed of them. Please keep your ELCD Field Consultant informed as conditions at your agency change.
Additionally, the ELCD has established a dedicated email address to receive public inquiries related to ELCD programs and emergency concerns. This e-mail address is [email protected]. When sending questions to the email address, please specify the program county in the subject line and/or the body of the email. This information is necessary to enable the ELCD to forward the questions to the appropriate office for a timely response.
The CDE is monitoring COVID-19 situation and working closely with agency partners. Contractors are encouraged to follow California Department of Public Health recommendations. For more information visit https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/coronavirus.asp.
March 13, 2020
QCC ELC Workforce Development Pathways Grant Request for Applications Now Available
March 5, 2020
CDD-801A: Additional Reason Codes for Receiving Child Care
February 28, 2020
Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings Video Series
February 28, 2020
The Alignment of the California Preschool Learning Foundations with Key Early Education Resources, Second Edition
February 20, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-02: Family Childcare Providers: Collective Bargaining; Additional Data Elements to be Reported
January 30, 2020
Staffing Ratio Regulations
January 2, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-01: California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Free or Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility Criteria to Enroll Four-Year-Olds

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CDE Webinars and Handouts

April 1, 2020
COVID-19 Guidance Webinar Slides
August 16, 2019
Subsidized Provider Information Report Technical Assistance Webinar

CDE Webinar Archive
Visit this page for the January 25, 2018 Webinar: Eligibility, Certification, Recertification and Notice of Action and the September 28, 2017 Webinar: Budget Act of 2017: Implementation of 12-month Eligibility- in partnership with CAPPA

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2020 - 21 Funding Terms and Conditions

2020-21 Funding Terms & Conditions (FT&C's) posted

Click here to see all.

Click here to read 2020-21 FT&C Summary of Changes

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California Department of Social Services

Provider Information Notices (PINS)

PIN 20-18-CCLD - Food and Drug Administration Safety Notice Regarding Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol
PIN 20-17-CCLD - Federal Relief Available to Licensees During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Emergency
PIN 20-15-CCP- New state-wide guidance for providers regarding child to staff ratios.
PIN 20-12-CCP - Written directives for lead testing in child care centers will be delayed due to COVID-19
PIN 20-11-CCP (Updated May 21, 2020) - COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Child Care Licensees and Providers
PIN 20-10-CCP - Announcing a New Mobile-Friendly Web Application to Find Child Care Services
PIN 20-10-CCP-SP - TODOS LOS PROVEEDORES Y LICENCIATARIOS DE INSTALACIONES DE CUIDADO INFANTIL
PIN 20-09-CCP - Everbridge Notifications Regarding Facility Status
PIN 20-09-CCP-SP - Notificaciones De Everbridge Sobre El Estado De Las Instalaciones
PIN 20-08-CCP - Notice Of Tele-Inspections For Pre-Licensing Inspections, Case Management Inspections, And Complaints
PIN 20-08-CCP-SP - Aviso De Que Se Realizaran Teleinspecciones Para Las Inspecciones Previas Al Licenciamiento, Las Inspecciones Para La Administracion De Casos Y Las Investigaciones De Quejas
PIN 20-06-CCP - Social and Physical Distancing Guidance and Healthy Practices for Child Care Facilities in Response to the Global Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Written in Collaboration with the California Department of Education
PIN 20-06-CCP-SP - Guía De Distanciamiento Social Y Físico Y De Prácticas De Salud Para Las Instalaciones De Cuidado Infantil, Elaborada En Colaboración Con El Departamento De Educación De California En Respuesta A La Pandemia Global De Coronavirus (Covid-19)
PIN 20-05-CCP - Informational Call Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
PIN 20-05-CCP-SP - Teleconferencia Informativa Sobre La Enfermedad Del Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
PIN 20-04-CCP - Statewide Waivers for Licensing Requirements Due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and Prevention, Containment, and Mitigation Measures
PIN 20-04-CCP-SP - Exenciones Estatales De Los Requisitos De Licenciamento Debido A La Enfermedad Por Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Medidas De Prevencion, Contencion Y Mitigacion
PIN 20-04-CCP-CH - 因 2019 年新冠病毒疾病 (COVID-19) 導致的執照要求全州豁免以及預防、控制和緩解措施
PIN 20-03-CCP - Informational Call Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
PIN 20-02-CCP - Coronavirus Information and Guidelines for Child Care Settings
PIN 20-02-CCP - Información sobre el coronavirus y directrices para los entornos de cuidado infantil
PIN 20-02-CCP - 托兒照顧設施的新型冠狀病毒信息和指南

All County Welfare Director Letters (ACWDLs):

County Letter (May 21, 2020)
CalFresh Emergency Allotments For June 2020
County Letter (May 21, 2020)
CalFresh Employment And Training: Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Plan Submission Process
County Letter (May 21, 2020)
CalFresh Emergency Allotments For May 2020
County Letter (May 18, 2020)
CalFresh Temporary Waiver Of Quality Control (QC) Reviews For March, April, And May 2020 Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
County Letter (May 11, 2020)
California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) Stage One Child Care: Immediate And Continuous Eligibility Policy As Pertains To The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19 Or Novel Coronavirus)
County Letter (May 7, 2020)
Implementation Of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)
County Letter (May 5, 2020)
CalWORKs Implementation Of Executive Order N-59-20 Regarding Exempting Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) From Consideration As Income In California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), And The Trafficking And Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP)
County Letter (May 4, 2020)
California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), And The Trafficking And Crimes Victim Assistance Program (TCVAP) Implementation Of Executive Order N-59-20 Regarding Pregnancy Verification, In-Person Identity Verification, Interview, And Signature Requirements
County Letter (May 4, 2020)
California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) Implementation Of Executive Order N-59-20 Regarding Diversion Services
County Letter (May 4, 2020)
Recipient Income And Eligibility Verification System Processes During COVID-19 Emergency Response Efforts
County Letter (May 4, 2020)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19 Or Novel Coronavirus) Guidance Related To On Going Child Care For At-Risk Populations
County Letter (April 23, 2020)
California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) Stage One Child Care And The Emergency Child Care Bridge For Foster Children (Bridge) Programs Guidance Regarding TrustLine Retroactive Payment Limits Due To The Statewide Outbreak Of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19 Or Novel Coronavirus)
County Letter (April 21, 2020)
CalFresh Treatment Of Unemployment Assistance Under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security (CARES) Act
County Letter (April 20, 2020)
May Is CalFresh Awareness Month
County Letter (April 16, 2020)
Implementation Of Home Safe Adult Protective Services (HSAPS) Program Individual Level Data Monthly Status Report HSAPS 19 (07/19)
County Letter (April 16, 2020)
California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) Stage One Child Care Waiving Family Fees Due To The Statewide Outbreak Of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19 Or Novel Coronavirus)
County Letter (April 16, 2020)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19 Or Novel Coronavirus) Guidance On Collection Processes Through Tax Intercept And Repayment Agreements With Former California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) And CalFresh Program Participants
County Letter (April 15, 2020)
Treatment Of Individual Rebates Under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security (CARES) Act For CalFresh, California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), And The Trafficking And Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP)
4/14: Implementation of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Online Purchasing
4/7: CalWORKs Home Visiting Program
4/2: CalFresh Emergency Allotments
4/2: Waiver of Rules to Support Timely Processing of Applications
3/31: Interim Housing and Homeless Program Guidance
3/30: Updated Attendance and Reporting Requirements for CalWORKs Stage One Child Care
3/30: CalWORKs Employment Services
3/27: CalFresh and CalWORKs Implementation Of Executive Order N-29-20
3/19: Interim Housing and Homeless Program Guidance
3/16: Tribal TANF COVID-19 Guidance
3/13: CalWORKs, CalFresh, Housing and Homelessness Programs, Refugee Cash Assistance/Refugee Support Services

Additional Resources

ACEs Aware:
- COVID-19 and Stress
- A Message to California Health Care Providers About COVID-19 and Toxic Stress
California Child Care Resource & Referral Network
Child Care Employee Resources
Child Care Licensee Resources
COVID-19 Response Toolkit
- Ready to Post Flyers
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Interim US Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Persons with Potential Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Exposures: Geographic Risk and Contacts of Laboratory-confirmed Cases
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California
Department of Public Health
- Guidance Documents: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Local Public Health Departments
- Local County Public Health Department List
- Local Health Department Communicable Disease Contact Information
Emergency Medical Services Authority
- Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC)
New COVID-19 Guidance for K-12 Schools
World Health Organization

Hot Topics

The Department is available to support organizations with their emergency child care needs and to connect with community partners in the early learning and care profession so your staff can continue to provide critical services. To provide emergency temporary child care for essential workers, we recommend assessing the child care needs for your organization or community by taking the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FK56LW2
Emergency blanket waivers can be found here. To request a waiver falling outside of the blanket, please contact your local regional office .
Approved Emergency Child Care Waivers
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency is a fluid situation with rapidly changing information and guidance. Please see https://covid19.ca.gov for an overview of the most up-to-date information.
CDSS understands the impact the Novel Coronavirus has had on child care and the school systems. A temporary workforce may be needed in order to comply with staff to child ratios. If you are interested in working at a child care site, please click on the link below to complete a survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/emergencychildcareworker As a reminder, all temporary and permanent employees should have a background clearance.
Announcement: To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Community Care Licensing Division is temporarily suspending all in-person orientations until further notice.

Also, in an effort to learn of facilities impacted by the Coronavirus, we urge child care providers to report to their local regional offices, any suspected Coronavirus exposure at their facilities. Please use the provided Unusual Incident Report forms: Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes.

See more DSS updates and information Here.

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California Department of Education Resources

Find your EESD Regional Consultant

Find your Fiscal Analyst

Past Training Handouts:

2019-20

Alternative Payment Programs Reporting Essentials and Contract Changes (August 2019)
Overview of Federal and State Requirements for Child Development Programs (December 2019)
Audit Requirements for Child Development Program Contractors (December 2019)

2018-19

Alternative Payment, CalWORKs Child Care and Family Child Care Home Education Network Contracts Review Guide (October 2018)
Review Guide for Pilot Counties (October 2018)
A look at the updated Review Guides (PPT from April 2019 Statewide Meetings)
CDE Updates (PPT from April 2019 Statewide Meetings)
12-Month Eligibility (PPT from April 2019 Statewide Meetings)

2017-18

Alternative Payment Programs Fiscal and Caseload Reports Child Development & Nutrition Fiscal Services, August 2017
Program Requirements for Alternative Payment Programs

2016-17

Governance and Administration Unit Informational Session (July 2016)
Eligibility, Need and Family Size in Early Education and Support Division Programs (July 2016)
Calculating Income
Appendix A Adjusted Monthly Income: non-countable and total countable income
Early Education And Support Division Updates (2016-17)
Governance and Administration 101 (October 2016)
Overview for New AP Staff
Written Information for Parents and Providers
Title 5 Issued Need Regs
Title 5 Issued Eligibility Regs
CDE Technical Assistance Reminders (March 2017)

2015-16

2014-15

Alternative Payment Review Guide (September 2014)

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Upcoming Events

CAPPA Member Meeting- December 2020
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Child Care and End Child Poverty Advocacy Day- January 2021
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CAPPA Virtual Statewide Meeting- April 2021
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