California Department of Social Services (DSS), California Department of Education (CDE) & CalHR Childcare Providers Labor Relations
Topics on this page (click to be directed): (Updated 05/23/25)
Most Recent Information - If you have questions for CDE or CDSS-CCLD that you want added, email. For TFC Member Best Practices, click here.
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CalHR Contacts, Links, & FAQs
Contacts:
Candace M. W. Hyatt, Division Chief
When considering making changes to POLICIES or PRACTICES that are related to the scope of representation/mandatory subjects, please consult with CDSS or CDE, respectively, for the matter to be assessed. Making any changes that have a (perceived) impact on providers should be brought to CDSS or CDE. Please note that CDSS has a specific email address that is not the same as your assigned consultant that you normally work with.
Send questions and comments to CalHR at FCCPCollectiveBa[email protected]
If you think or feel like your question is related to collective bargaining, CCPU, or aren’t sure – reach out to:
Applicable Authorities:
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Child Care Bulletins (DSS), Past Management Bulletins (CDE) and Information
For an archived listing of all Child Care Bulletins (CCBs), please visit the DSS Website. For Management Bulletins from CDE, click here.
- CCB 25-08 (May 13, 2025)
Child Care for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (Calworks) Family Reunification Participants
- CCB 25-07 (May 6, 2025)
Travel and Mileage Reimbursement Guidance
- CCB 25-04 (March 14, 2025)
Program Self-Evaluation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- CCB 25-03 (February 26, 2025)
Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children Intercounty and Interstate Placements
- CCB 25-01 (January 22, 2025)
Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children
- CCB 24-23 (December 2, 2024)
Suspension and Expulsion Policies in Family Child Care Home Education Networks
- CCB 24-24 (October 22, 2024)
Alternative Payment Program Administrative Support Allocation
- CCB 24-22 (October 16, 2024)
California Resource and Referral Programs Monitoring Tool Implementation
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CCB 24-20 (October 4, 2024) Continued Funding Application Fiscal Year 2025-26 SAMPLE Q&A's in word format
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CCB 24-18 (October 4, 2024) Child Care Population Data Reporting Web Portal
- CCB 24-21 (October 1, 2024)
CCB No. 24-21 Guidance On Determining The Eligibility Period For A Child Who Is Added During An Existing Eligibility Period And When A Family Voluntarily Disenrolls From Services
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CCB 24-15E (September 12, 2024) Erratum To Implementation Of Redistribution Of Unspent Stipend Funds From Assembly Bill (AB) 110 (Chapter 4, Statutes Of 2023), Senate Bill (SB) 115 (Chapter 2, Statutes Of 2022), And Assembly Bill (AB) 179 (Chapter 249, Statutes Of 2022) For Child Care Providers Caring For Children Receiving A State Child Care Subsidy
- CCB 24-19 (September 6, 2024)
Travel And Mileage Reimbursement Guidance
- CCB 24-17 (August 20, 2024)
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quality Support Budget Act Amendments
- CCB 24-16 (August 13, 2024)
Informal Directive Of Assembly Bill 393 Implementation
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CCB 24-15 (July 18, 2024) Implementation Of Redistribution Of Unspent Stipend Funds From Assembly Bill (AB) 110 (Chapter 4, Statutes Of 2023) And Assembly Bill (AB) 179 (Chapter 249, Statutes Of 2022) For Child Care Providers Caring For Children Receiving A State Child Care Subsidy
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CCB 24-14 (July 19, 2024) Revisions To The California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) Stage One Child Care Request Form And Child Care Payments Rules (CCP 7) And The Welfare-To-Work Plan Activity Assignment (WTW2)
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CCB 24-13 (July 8, 2024) Revised Family Fee Schedule For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25
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CCB 24-12 (July 1, 2024) Revised State Median Income (SMI) Ceilings And Income Ranking Table For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25
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CCB 24-11 (May 29, 2024) Fiscal Year 2024-2025 California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids Initial Contract Allocations
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CCB 24-10 (May 29, 2024) Fiscal Year 2024-25 Child Care And Development Support Initial Contract Award Allocations
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CCB 24-09 (May 29, 2024) Fiscal Year 2024-25 Direct Service Child Care And Development Initial Contract Award Allocations
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CCB 24-08 (May 29, 2024) Fiscal Year 2024-25 Voucher-Based Child Care And Development Initial Contract Award Allocations
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CCB 24-07 (May 9, 2024) Subsidized Provider Report Updated Requirements
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CCB 24-06 (April 16, 2024) Enrolling Families Into CalWORKs Stage 2
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CCB 24-05 (April 12, 2024) Transitional One-Time Payments To Child Care Centers Pursuant To SB 140 (Chapter 193, Statutes Of 2023)
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CCB 24-04 (March 8, 2024) Implementation Of The New Part-Time And Full-Time Definitions For Reimbursement
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CCB 24-03 (March 1, 2024) Program Self-Evaluation For Fiscal Year 2023-2024
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CCB 24-02 (February 1, 2024) Child Care Providers United – California (CCPU) Access To Preservice Meetings And Orientations
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CCB 24-01 (January 8, 2024) Transitional One-Time Allocation To Family Child Care Homes And Cost Of Care Plus Rate Payments To Child Care Contractors Pursuant To SB 140 (Chapter 193, Statutes Of 2023)
- The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Enrollment, Attendance, and Fiscal Reporting and Reimbursement Procedures for Child Care and Development Contracts, otherwise known as the Child Care Fiscal Handbook, has been posted to the Child Care and Development Fiscal Resources webpage.
To see all CCBs, click here.
RESOURCES:
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Upcoming DSS/CDE Webinars and Handouts
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Please join us for our May 29th meeting of the Early Childhood Policy Council. The Meeting Agenda and Budget Letter for this meeting are now available on the Early Childhood Policy Council website. Thursday, May 29, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Physical Meeting Information: 1000 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 WestEd, 5th floor, Capitol Room Virtual Meeting Information: Please use this Zoom link to register in advance for the meeting After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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SAVE THE DATE: Equity-Centered Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Advisory Panel
The California Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the sixth convening of the Equity-Centered QRIS Advisory Panel. The sixth Panel meeting will be June 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. All meetings are open to the public so that community members can participate and share advice and ideas. The meetings will include interpretation and translation in Spanish, Chinese and American Sign Language, and additional interpretation support will be added to later meetings if needed. Please save the following details for the next meeting:
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Provider Information Notices (PINs) / Child Care Licensing Program (CCP)
2025 CCP
2025 CCLD
All County Welfare Director Letters (ACWDLs):
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2023 - 24 Funding Terms and Conditions
Program Requirements
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CCDF 2025-27 State Plan
The CDSS landing page has now been updated to reflect addition of the 2025-27 State Plan documents for public comment.
Introduction
The federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is an aggregate of several funding sources that is distributed in block grants by the federal government to the states and territories. The majority of the funds are to be used to provide child care services to families who meet certain income and need criteria. A portion of the funding is to be used for activities to improve the quality of child care. Another portion is to be used to pay for costs of administering the CCDF.
The purpose of the CCDF is to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care services. States and territories receiving CCDF funds must prepare and submit to the federal government a plan detailing how these funds will be allocated and expended.
Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2025–27
Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2022–24
Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2019–21
Questions: [email protected]
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Additional Resources:
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