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June 11, 2013 Board Meeting. Child Care Development Fund Massachusetts State Plan Federal Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015. CCDF State Plan Requirement & Purpose. In order to receive CCDF funds, Federal law requires all States to submit a State Plan every two years .
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June 11, 2013 Board Meeting Child Care Development Fund Massachusetts State Plan Federal Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015
CCDF State Plan Requirement & Purpose • In order to receive CCDF funds, Federal law requires all States to submit a State Plan every two years. • The Plan includes certain assurances and certifications required by statute and provides information about the management of CCDF services, including: • income eligibility guidelines, • provider payment rates, • parental rights and responsibilities, • program integrity and accountability, and • Lead Agency’s annual goals for administration of the subsidy program and quality improvement activities • The Plan is an opportunity for States to demonstrate the activities and services they are providing to meet the needs of low-income children & families.
Estimated CCDF Funding & Limitations • EEC estimates that over $450 million in federal and state funds will be available for child care services in FY14. • CCDF law places certain limitations and requirements on the administration of funds: • At least 4% must be spent on activities to improve the quality • 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 • Additionally, there are certain minimum requirements for direct child care expenditures: • be under 13 years of age, or under the age of 19 if special needs; • Household income must not exceed 85% of the SMI; and • must either reside with parent(s) who are working, attending a job training, involved in educational program, or are at risk of receiving protective services.
CCDF General Purpose • 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 • The contents of the CCDF address three areas: • Administration • Subsidy Program Administration • Health and Safety and Quality Improvement Activities
Public Hearings & Board Committee Feedback • Three Public Hearings on the Plan were held as follows: • Lawrence, MA – May 21, 2013 • Quincy, MA – May 22, 2013 • Worcester, MA – May 23, 2013 • In addition, written comments in any format (e.g., electronic or hard copy) were encouraged and were due by May 31, 2013. • The proposed Plan was also reviewed and discussed by the Planning and Evaluation Committee of the Board on May 23, 2013.
Public Comments: Common Themes • Increase Access for General Low-Income, Working Families • Increase Funding to Better Support and Integrate School-Age and Out of School Time Services • Increase Rates • QRIS-- general questions regarding current initiatives, future funding availability • General Budget questions regarding FY11 and FY12 • Professional Development – (e.g. opportunities for future funding)
