Child Care & Development Block Grant Act of 2014 Highlighting the New Opportunities for Family Engagement Hosted by Jay Nichols, Michelle McCready and Dr. Kim Engelman of Child Care Aware® of America Guest Presenter: NBCDI

Agenda Welcome and Introductions Overview of CCDBG 2014 Law Opportunities for Families in CCDBG Family and Community Engagement Highlight Reel NBCDI Head Start/ Early Head Start VROOM Barriers to Effective Family Engagement Next Steps - Advocacy and Action

CCDBG OVERVIEW On November 19, 2014, the President signed the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 into law. The law reauthorized the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program for the first time in 18 years and made expansive changes to protect the health and safety of children in child care, promote continuity of access to subsidy for low-income families, better inform parents and the general public about the child care choices available to them. This is an opportunity to improve the learning experiences of millions of children every day.

CCDBG Reauthorization Act of 2014 Consumer Education Requirements and what’s included in S.1086: Allow states to develop, implement, or enhance tiered rating systems for providers Posting of inspection reports electronically Requires operation of national toll-free hotline and web site to help parents access information about child care including: A localized list of eligible providers Provider specific information from QRIS Licensing compliance information Referrals to local CCR&Rs State information about subsidy and related programs

CCDBG Reauthorization Act of 2014 What Passage of S.1086 Would Mean for Families Receiving Assistance: 12 month redetermination States need to explain how they ensure flexibility with income and work changes Minimum health and safety requirements for all eligible providers Inspections of all eligible programs More and easier to understand information available States encouraged to de-link unforeseen absences from reimbursement

CCDBG Reauthorization Act of 2014 What Passage of S.1086 Would Mean for ALL Families: Minimum health and safety requirements for all eligible providers, but many providers serve more than only children using subsidies Inspections of all eligible programs, but reports of these programs would be made available for the public online More and easier to understand information available for all families via website and hotline All providers would be encouraged to improve quality, not just those accepting subsidies

Opportunities in CCDBG Increase to the Quality Set Aside of 4 to 9% of their CCDF Funds, Phased-In Over 5 years: Family and Community Engagement a Thread Throughout Quality Improvement Training and professional development Improving early learning and development guidelines; Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered QRIS Improving the supply and quality of child care programs and services for infants and toddlers; Establishing or expanding a Statewide system of child care resource and referral services; Supporting child care providers in the voluntary pursuit of accreditation; Supporting the development or adoption of high-quality program standards related to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development; and Other activities to improve the quality of child care services as long as outcome measures relating to improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten-entry are possible.

CCDF FY 2016-2018 State Plans Second Comment Period Closed on July 26th Plans Must Be Submitted by March 1, 2016 Compliance No Later Than September 30, 2016 No “State” Legislation or Rule Change Necessary to Comply With New Law

Family Engagement in Action National Black Child Development Institute (NBDCI) Head Start and Early Head Start Resources for Families and Providers

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Head Start and Early Head Start PARENT, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK When parent and family engagement activities are systemic and integrated across program foundations and program impact areas, family engagement outcomes are achieved, resulting in children who are healthy and ready for school. Parent and family engagement activities are grounded in positive, ongoing, and goal-oriented relationships with families Chart from the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Framework presentation

Resources for Families Vroom http://www.joinvroom.org/tools-and-activities Talk, Read, Sing http://toosmall.org/community

Barriers to Effective Family Engagement Infrastructure Needs for Families Access for Dual-Language Learners Lack of Awareness by Providers and Parents Limited Child Care/ Pre-K Professionals

Promoting Family Engagement Strategies Solidify Early, Long-Standing Partnerships with Families Emphasis on supporting at-risk families, families with special needs children, dual language learners Provide Free, Accessible Resources to Families, Child Care Providers, Early Ed and School-Aged Educators & Staff Supply Interactive On-line Training Opportunities Ensure Core Family Engagement Principles are Included in State QRIS Develop Expert and Certified Network of Family Engagement Specialists

Additional Resources CCDF Reauthorization Resources (Overview, FAQs, TA, Webinars): http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/occ/ccdf-reauthorization CCDBG Implementation Station (CCDBG Background & 1-Pagers, Videos, TA Office Hours, Policy Blog): http://usa.childcareaware.org/advocacy/ccdbg/ Implementing the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization: A Guide for States: http://www.nwlc.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/final_nwlc_ccdbg_report2015_5_28_2015.pdf State by State Fact Sheets: Implementing the Child Care and Development Block Grant Reauthorization: http://www.nwlc.org/resource/state-state-fact-sheets-implementing-child-care-and-development-block-grant-reauthorization

Resources & Contact Information Jay Nichols, Director, Federal Policy and Governmental Affairs Jay.Nichols@usa.childcareaware.org Michelle McCready, Deputy Chief of Policy Michelle.McCready@usa.childcareaware.org Dr. Kim Engelman, Sr. Advisor & Director, Family and Community Engagement Kim.Engelman@usa.childcareaware.org