activities · 38
what they do
direct service · 38
- Administer child care financial assistance programsProvides financial assistance to eligible families to make child care affordable and helps them pay for services based on individual needs. Administers payments on behalf of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to support access to child care.
- Administer child care financial assistance programsProvides financial assistance to eligible families to make child care affordable and helps pay for child care services based on individual needs, including issuing payments on behalf of families to providers.
- Administer child care financial assistance programs Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsProvides financial assistance to eligible families to make child care affordable based on individual needs, and administers payments to child care providers on behalf of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) across multiple counties. This includes issuing supplemental rate payments, care cost plus fees, and monthly reimbursements based on attendance records.
- Administer child care financial assistance programsProvides financial assistance to eligible families to make child care affordable and helps them pay for services based on individual needs. This includes administering payments on behalf of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to support access to child care.
- Administer child care financial assistance programs for families and providers Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsProvides financial assistance to eligible families to make child care affordable and issues supplemental rate payments to child care providers across multiple California counties under contract with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). This includes reimbursing providers monthly based on attendance records and paying on behalf of enrolled families to ensure children can access care during their eligibility period.
- Administer child care financial assistance programs for families and providers Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsProvides financial assistance to eligible families to make child care affordable and issues supplemental rate payments and care cost plus fee payments to child care providers across multiple California counties under contract with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Reimbursements are based on individual family needs, certified care hours, and Regional Market Rate Ceilings.
- Administer child care payment programs for families and providers Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsProvides financial assistance to eligible families to make child care affordable and issues supplemental rate payments to child care providers across multiple counties in California under contract with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). Payments are based on individual family needs and provider-submitted attendance records, with reimbursement tied to authorized care hours and Regional Market Rate Ceilings.
- Extend reimbursement policies during transitional periods Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationExtends reimbursement to child care providers based on maximum certified need regardless of child attendance through specified dates (e.g., through September 30, 2023, and June 30, 2025), supporting continuity of care during policy transitions.
- Implement temporary reimbursement and fee policy adjustments Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationExtended provider reimbursement based on maximum certified need regardless of child attendance through September 30, 2023, and June 30, 2025. Implemented expiration of family fee waivers and updated the family fee schedule effective September 6, 2023.
- Implement temporary reimbursement extensions and fee schedule updates Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationExtended reimbursement for providers based on maximum certified need regardless of child attendance through September 30, 2023, and further extended through June 30, 2025. Also implemented updates to family fee policies, including the expiration of fee waivers and revised fee schedules effective September 6, 2023.
- Issue eligibility and payment notifications Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationSends notices of approval to providers specifying the authorized child care schedule and maximum reimbursement amount, ensuring continuity of care during the eligibility period.
- Issue eligibility determinations and payment notices to providers Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationIssues formal notices of approval to child care providers specifying the authorized child care schedule and maximum reimbursement amount, ensuring accurate and timely payments aligned with certification.
- Issue provider payment authorizations and notices Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationIssues notices of approval to providers specifying the authorized child care schedule and maximum reimbursement amount, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
- Manage child care eligibility and payment notices Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationIssues formal notices of approval to providers specifying the authorized child care schedule and maximum reimbursement amount, ensures children can begin and continue receiving care during the eligibility period, and implements policy changes such as the expiration of family fee waivers and updates to the family fee schedule.
- Manage child care payment policies and updates Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationImplements and communicates changes to child care reimbursement policies, including expiration of family fee waivers, updated fee schedules, and extended reimbursement periods based on certified need regardless of attendance through specified dates.
- Manage child care reimbursement rates and policies Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationUses full-time or part-time Regional Market Rate Ceilings (RMRC) to determine reimbursement rates based on whether care is authorized for 25 or more hours per week. Implements and communicates updates to family fee schedules and provider reimbursement policies, including temporary extensions of reimbursement based on certified need regardless of attendance.
- Manage reimbursement policies for child care services Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationReimburses child care providers based on actual care hours within authorized limits, using Full Time or Part Time Regional Market Rate Ceilings depending on whether care is authorized for 25 or more hours per week. Includes reimbursement for up to 10 non-operation or holiday days per fiscal year and one registration, material, or insurance fee per child per fiscal year, subject to RMRC limits.
- Operate online portal for child care service access and documentation Child Care Referral ServicesProvides an online platform called MyCareConnect that enables families to access child care services, complete program forms electronically, receive support with the Application for Services (CCD 26 Form), and access guidance materials such as a video library to understand and complete required documentation.
- Operate online portal for child care services Child Care Referral ServicesProvides an online platform called MyCareConnect that enables families to access child care services, complete program forms electronically, and receive support with applications and documentation. Includes a video library to assist users in understanding and completing required materials.
- Operate online portal for family and provider program access Child Care Referral ServicesManages MyCareConnect, an online portal that enables families to access child care services, complete program forms electronically, receive support with the Application for Services (CCD 26 Form), and access guidance materials such as a video library for completing attendance records and other program documentation.
- Operate online portal for family and provider services Child Care Referral ServicesProvides an online portal called MyCareConnect for families to access child care services, complete program forms electronically, receive support with applications, and access video resources to understand program requirements.
- Operate online portal for family and provider services Child Care Referral ServicesOffers MyCareConnect, an online portal that enables families to access child care services, complete program forms electronically, receive support with the Application for Services (CCD 26 Form), and access a video library for guidance on program materials and attendance records.
- Operate online portal for family and provider services Child Care Referral ServicesManages an online portal called MyCareConnect that enables families to access child care services, complete program forms electronically, and receive support with applications and documentation. Includes a video library to guide users through program requirements and materials.
- Provide meal reimbursement and nutrition support to child care providers CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersOffers meal reimbursement and nutrition education to child care providers to support the provision of healthy meals to children in care.
- Provide meal reimbursement and nutrition support to child care providers CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersReimburses child care providers for serving healthy meals to children and offers nutrition education as part of its support services.
- Provide supplemental and special payments to providers Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationAdministers one-time supplemental rate payments, care cost plus fee payments, and reimburses providers for up to 10 non-operation or holiday days per fiscal year, as well as one registration, material, or insurance fee per child per fiscal year, subject to Regional Market Rate Ceiling limits.
- Reimburse child care providers for operational costs Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationReimburses child care providers for up to 10 non-operation or holiday days per fiscal year and for one registration, material, or insurance fee per child per fiscal year, provided these costs fall within the Regional Market Rate Ceiling. These reimbursements are administered on behalf of CDSS and are part of ongoing efforts to support provider sustainability.
- Reimburse child care providers for services Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationIssues timely monthly reimbursements to child care providers based on submitted attendance records and authorized care hours, up to the Regional Market Rate Ceiling. Reimbursements are made on behalf of enrolled families and include payments for actual care provided, holidays, and non-operation days within limits.
- Reimburse child care providers for services Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationIssues timely monthly reimbursements to child care providers based on submitted attendance records and authorized care hours, up to the Regional Market Rate Ceiling. Reimbursement is based on full-time or part-time status depending on whether care is authorized for 25 or more hours per week.
- Reimburse child care providers under regional market rate guidelines Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationReimburses child care providers for actual care hours provided, using Full Time or Part Time Weekly Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC) depending on whether care is authorized for 25 or more hours per week. Reimbursement is capped at the RMRC and includes allowances for one registration, material, or insurance fee per child per fiscal year, and up to 10 non-operation or holiday days annually.
- Reimburse child care providers under state contract Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsAdministers and issues supplemental rate payments, care cost plus fees, and monthly reimbursements to eligible child care providers across multiple California counties under contract with CDSS, based on attendance records and within Regional Market Rate Ceiling limits.
- Reimburse provider operational costs within defined limits Child Care Provider Reimbursement AdministrationReimburses child care providers for up to 10 non-operation or holiday days per fiscal year and one registration, material, or insurance fee per child per fiscal year, contingent on Regional Market Rate Ceiling limits.
- Support child care access and program participation through technology and guidance Child Care Referral ServicesOperates MyCareConnect, an online portal that enables families to access child care services, complete program forms electronically, and receive support with applications such as the CCD 26 Form. Also provides guidance on attendance record completion and maintains a video library to help families understand program requirements.
- Support child care providers with meal reimbursement and nutrition education CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersReimburses child care providers for serving healthy meals to children and provides nutrition education as part of its support services for providers.
- Support child care providers with meal reimbursement and nutrition education CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersProvides meal reimbursement and nutrition education to child care providers to support the delivery of healthy meals to children in care.
- Support child care providers with nutrition and meal reimbursement CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersProvides meal reimbursement and nutrition education to child care providers to support the delivery of healthy meals to children in care.
- Support child care providers with operational and nutritional guidance CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersProvides meal reimbursement and nutrition education to child care providers and supports them in serving healthy meals to children.
- Support nutrition services in child care settings CACFP Support for Child Care ProvidersProvides meal reimbursement and nutrition education to child care providers to support the delivery of healthy meals to children in care.
strategies · 47
how they think
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- Child Care Affordability Through Reimbursement child_care_affordabilityReduces financial barriers to child care access by using a payment assistance model that reimburses providers on behalf of families, aligned with regional market rate ceilings and family-authorized care hours.
- Child care affordability through payment assistance child_care_affordabilityUses a reimbursement-based payment assistance model to reduce financial barriers for families accessing child care, aligning provider payments with Regional Market Rate Ceilings to ensure affordability and market parity.
- Child care affordability through payment assistance child_care_affordabilityUses a reimbursement-based payment assistance model to reduce financial barriers for families accessing child care, aligning payments with regional market rate ceilings to increase affordability and access.
- Child care affordability through payment assistance child_care_affordabilityUses a payment assistance model to reduce financial barriers for families accessing child care, by reimbursing providers on behalf of eligible families and aligning payments with Regional Market Rate Ceilings.
- Child care affordability through payment assistance child_care_affordabilityUses a reimbursement-based payment assistance model to reduce financial barriers for families accessing child care, aligning provider payments with Regional Market Rate Ceilings to reflect market conditions and care type (full-time vs. part-time).
- Child care affordability through payment assistance child_care_affordabilityUses a reimbursement-based payment assistance model to reduce financial barriers for families accessing child care, aligning provider payments with Regional Market Rate Ceilings based on part-time or full-time care hours.
- Digital and mobile accessibility for service delivery digital_service_deliveryEnhances access and efficiency through an online portal (MyCareConnect) and mobile-friendly document submission methods, streamlining enrollment and documentation for providers and families.
- Financial assistance to increase child care access child_care_financial_assistanceUses a payment assistance model and reimbursement program to reduce financial barriers for families and providers, enabling access to child care that supports parental employment or education stability.
- Flexible reimbursement models aligned with market rates hour_based_reimbursement_tieringUses hour-based tiering (part-time vs. full-time), differential reimbursement, and fee reimbursement policies within Regional Market Rate Ceilings to align payments with actual care patterns and market conditions.
- Integrated Support for Families and Providers integrated_family_and_provider_supportCombines financial, informational, and operational support for both families and child care providers to promote stability, compliance, and quality care, recognizing their interdependence in the child care ecosystem.
- Integrated support for families and providers integrated_family_supportProvides coordinated support to both families and child care providers by combining financial assistance, information access, and nutrition supports within a unified service model to promote stability and well-being.
- Integrated support for families and providers integrated_family_supportProvides coordinated support to both families and child care providers by combining financial assistance, nutrition support, personalized services, and accessible information to promote child well-being and system stability.
- Integrated support for families and providers integrated_family_and_provider_supportProvides coordinated support to both families and child care providers, including personalized assistance, accessible information, and resources to promote program success and provider capacity, particularly in nutrition and compliance.
- Integrated support for families and providers integrated_family_supportProvides coordinated support to both families and child care providers through personalized services, accessible information, and streamlined enrollment, enhancing program participation and stability for employment or education.
- Integrated support for families and providers integrated_family_and_provider_supportProvides personalized, full-time support and accessible information to both families and child care providers, enhancing program participation and success through coordinated services.
- Integrated support for families and providers integrated_family_and_provider_supportProvides coordinated support to both families and child care providers by combining financial assistance, information access, and personalized services to improve program participation and child well-being.
- Nutrition integration in child care services integrated_nutrition_supportEnhances child development by supporting child care providers with meal reimbursement and nutrition education, promoting healthy eating as part of early care.
- Nutrition integration in child care settings integrated_nutrition_supportEnhances child development by supporting providers to deliver nutritious meals through combined meal reimbursement and nutrition education.
- Nutrition integration within child care services integrated_nutrition_supportStrengthens child nutrition outcomes by supporting providers with meal reimbursement, nutrition education, and guidance on offering nutritious meals as part of child care services.
- Nutrition integration within child care support integrated_nutrition_supportPromotes child nutrition by supporting providers with meal reimbursement and nutrition education, leveraging child care settings as vehicles for healthy development.
- Parental Choice in Child Care Selection parental_choice_child_careEmpowers families to choose child care providers that best fit their needs, including licensed homes, centers, or informal caregivers such as relatives, to increase access and cultural alignment.
- Parental choice and flexibility in provider selection parental_choice_child_careEmpowers families by allowing them to choose child care providers that best meet their needs, including licensed homes, centers, or informal caregivers such as relatives.
- Parental choice and flexible care options parental_choice_child_careEmpowers families by allowing them to choose from a range of child care settings—including licensed homes, centers, and informal caregivers—supporting culturally appropriate and individualized care.
- Parental choice and flexible care options parental_choice_child_careEmpowers families by allowing them to choose from a range of child care providers—including licensed centers, homes, and informal caregivers like relatives—to meet their unique needs.
- Parental choice and flexible care options parental_choice_child_careEmpowers families by allowing them to choose from a range of child care providers—including licensed homes, centers, and informal caregivers like relatives—to meet their unique needs.
- Parental choice and provider flexibility parental_choice_child_careEmpowers families by allowing them to choose from a range of child care options—including licensed centers, homes, and informal caregivers—supporting culturally appropriate and individualized care.
- Parental choice in child care selection parental_choice_child_careEmpowers families by allowing them to choose from a range of child care options—including licensed homes, centers, and informal caregivers—supporting tailored, family-centered care.
- Personalized and Streamlined Service Delivery personalized_support_modelUses full-time staff for personalized support and digital tools like MyCareConnect to simplify enrollment, documentation, and access for providers and families, improving program engagement and reducing administrative burden.
- Personalized and accessible service delivery digital_service_deliveryUses full-time staff and digital tools like MyCareConnect to deliver personalized support and streamline enrollment and documentation, improving accessibility for providers and families.
- Policy-driven reimbursement controls reimbursement_policy_for_closure_daysImplements specific reimbursement policies—such as limits on closure day payments—to ensure fiscal accountability while maintaining provider participation.
- Provider support and compliance assistance provider_support_and_compliance_assistanceSupports child care providers through clear guidance on program rules, documentation, and reimbursement processes to improve compliance and reduce administrative burden.
- Provider-Centered Nutrition and Meal Support provider_based_nutrition_supportEnhances child nutrition by working directly through child care providers, combining meal reimbursement with nutrition education and support for offering nutritious meals.
- Provider-centered nutrition and compliance support provider_based_nutrition_supportStrengthens child nutrition and program compliance by working directly with providers through meal reimbursement, nutrition education, and clear guidance on documentation and rules.
- Provider-focused nutrition promotion integrated_nutrition_supportWorks through child care providers to improve child nutrition by combining meal reimbursement with nutrition education, leveraging provider capacity for healthy development.
- Stability-Focused Child Care for Employment and Education stability_for_employment_or_educationEnsures reliable child care access to support parents’ participation in employment or education, promoting long-term family economic stability and child development.
- Stable child care to support family economic mobility stability_for_employment_or_educationEnsures stable access to child care to enable parents to participate in employment or education, promoting long-term family well-being and self-sufficiency.
- Stable child care to support family economic mobility stability_for_employment_or_educationEnsures consistent child care access to enable parents to pursue employment or education, promoting long-term family stability and self-sufficiency.
- Streamlined access through digital and mobile tools digital_service_deliveryReduces administrative burden and improves access for providers and families through an online portal (MyCareConnect) and mobile-friendly document submission processes.
- Streamlined digital access and enrollment digital_service_deliveryReduces administrative burden through a user-friendly online portal (MyCareConnect) and mobile-compatible document submission, supporting easy enrollment and ongoing participation for providers and families.
- Streamlined digital access and enrollment digital_service_deliveryReduces administrative burden through a user-friendly online portal (MyCareConnect) and mobile-compatible processes, supporting easy enrollment and documentation for providers and families.
- Streamlined digital access and enrollment digital_service_deliveryReduces administrative burden through a user-friendly online portal (MyCareConnect) and mobile-compatible processes to simplify enrollment and documentation for providers and families.
- Structured Reimbursement Policies for Fiscal Accountability reimbursement_policy_for_closure_daysImplements clear reimbursement rules—such as limits on closure days, fee caps, and hour-based tiering—to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining equitable support within market rate constraints.
- Structured reimbursement policies for fiscal accountability reimbursement_policy_for_closure_daysApplies clear reimbursement rules—such as limits on closure-day payments and fee reimbursements—within market rate ceilings to ensure program integrity and equitable funding distribution.
- Structured reimbursement policies for fiscal accountability reimbursement_policyImplements detailed reimbursement rules—including limits on closure days, fee caps, and hour-based tiering—to ensure program integrity and alignment with market rates.
- Structured reimbursement policies for sustainability reimbursement_policyImplements detailed reimbursement rules—such as hour-based tiering, fee caps, and limits on non-operation days—to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining equitable provider compensation.
- Structured reimbursement policies to ensure equity and compliance reimbursement_policyImplements detailed reimbursement rules—such as hour-based tiering, fee caps, and limits on closure-day payments—to align with market rates and promote program integrity.
- Structured reimbursement policies to ensure sustainability reimbursement_policy_frameworkImplements detailed reimbursement rules—including limits on closure days, fee caps, and hourly tiering—to maintain fiscal responsibility while supporting provider viability.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Child Care Payment Program
Provides subsidized child care for eligible low-income families by reimbursing licensed and license-exempt providers on behalf of working or training parents
Nutrition Program
Supports child care providers with meal reimbursement and nutrition education to ensure children receive healthy meals
Supplemental Rate Payment Program
Administered under contract with CDSS to issue one-time supplemental payments and cost-of-care payments to eligible child care providers across multiple California counties
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Bonita Office Partner — Location where providers enroll and receive support for the Child Care Payment Program
- CDSS Government — Contracted CDA to administer supplemental rate payments and care cost plus fee payments to eligible child care providers.
- CDSS Government — Contracted by CDSS to issue supplemental rate payments to child care providers.
- Child Care Eligibility Specialist (CES) Partner — Designated contact point for families seeking assistance with childcare services.
- San Diego County Centralized Eligibility List Partner — Collaborates with the San Diego County Centralized Eligibility List to process applications for subsidized child care services.
- State of California Government — Follows the State's Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC) guidelines for child care reimbursement.
- State of California Government — Uses the State’s Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC) by County for child care reimbursement rates.
- State’s RMRC by County Government — Uses the state's Regional Market Rate Ceiling data to determine child care reimbursement rates.