California Department of Education (CDE) and California Department of Social Services (DSS)
Topics on this page (click to be directed): (Updated July 29, 2021)
Child Care & Development Contractor Landing Page This contract landing page provides information for child care subsidy administrators on the California Department of Social Service’s contracting process, regulations and policies.
CCB 21-01 (July 1, 2021)- Family Fee Waivers For Child Care And Development Programs Administered By The California Department Of Social Services (CDSS)
Consultant assignments that will be effective beginning July 1, 2021 for both CDE, ELCD and CDSS, CCDD:
Management Bulletin 21-08:Guidance Regarding the Extension of Temporary Emergency Childcare Services, Enrolling New Families in Temporary Emergency Childcare, Transition into Ongoing Childcare Services, and Assessment of Family Fees for Essential Workers and At-risk Populations
Management Bulletin 21-06:Updated Reimbursement Requirements for Alternative Payment Programs and Providers
Management Bulletin 21-07:Updated Reopening and Reimbursement Requirements for Direct Service Contractors
This notice is to inform interested parties that pursuant to the requirements of Government Code section 11346.4(a), the 12-Month Eligibility Regulations have been posted to the CDE Proposed Rulemaking and Regulations web page for a second 15-day public comment period and can be found on the ELCD 12-Month Eligibility web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/rr/calworks12monthelig.asp.
Any interested person, or that person’s authorized representative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action. Comments must be received by the Regulations Coordinator prior to or on March 3, 2021.
Instructions on how to submit public comments can be found on the CDE Proposed Rulemaking and Regulations web page listed above. All written comments received by CDE staff during the public comment period are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act.
REVISED! Management Bulletin 21-04: California State Preschool Program Free or Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility Criteria to Enroll Four-Year-Old Children
California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) Early Learning and Care Playbook website athttps://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.
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
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.
Child Care Bulletins (DSS), Past Management Bulletins (CDE) and Information
For an archived listing of all Management Bulletins, please visit the CDE website.
July 1, 2021
NEW!Child Care Bulletin from DSS: 21-01- Family Fee Waivers For Child Care And Development Programs Administered By The California Department OF Social Services (CDSS)
May 11, 2021
Management Bulletin 21-08:Guidance Regarding the Extension of Temporary Emergency Childcare Services, Enrolling New Families in Temporary Emergency Childcare, Transition into Ongoing Childcare Services, and Assessment of Family Fees for Essential Workers and At-risk Populations
April 16, 2021
Management Bulletin 21-06:Updated Reimbursement Requirements for Alternative Payment Programs and Providers
Management Bulletin 21-07:Updated Reopening and Reimbursement Requirements for Direct Service Contractors
12-Month Eligibility Regulations This notice is to inform interested parties that pursuant to the requirements of Government Code section 11346.4(a), the 12-Month Eligibility Regulations have been posted to the CDE Proposed Rulemaking and Regulations web page for a second 15-day public comment period and can be found on the ELCD 12-Month Eligibility web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/rr/calworks12monthelig.asp.
Any interested person, or that person’s authorized representative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action. Comments must be received by the Regulations Coordinator prior to or on March 3, 2021.
Instructions on how to submit public comments can be found on the CDE Proposed Rulemaking and Regulations web page listed above. All written comments received by CDE staff during the public comment period are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act.
February 11, 2021
Management Bulletin 21-04: California State Preschool Program Free or Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility Criteria to Enroll Four-Year-Old Children - REVISED
This notice is to inform interested parties that pursuant to the requirements of Government Code section 11346.4(a), the 12-Month Eligibility Regulations have been posted to the CDE Proposed Rulemaking and Regulations web page and can be found at https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/rr/calworks12monthelig.asp.
CDE and CDSS are using the same Funding Terms and Conditions (FTCs) in FY 2021/22 until further notice. Updates to the FTCs may occur upon implementation of legislation transferring program statutes from the Education Code to the Welfare and Institutions Code. All Contractors will be informed of any changes and an updated version will be posted on this page.
2021-22 Funding Terms & Conditions (FT&C's) posted on the DSS website:
PIN 21-15-CCP - Local Licensing Call for Child Care Providers
PIN 21-14-CCP - Guidance for Applying for Child Care Licensure or Expanding Existing Operations for Previously Licensed Child Care Providers, Providers Who Have Provided Care Subject to a Waiver or License Exempt Status or Individuals Considering Providing Licensed Care.
PIN 21-13-CCP - Repeal of Title 22, Section 101161(b)
PIN 21-12-CCP - Local Licensing Call for Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Hot Topics
PIN 21-09-CCP - Reminder For Providers To Update Contact Information With Child Care Licensing
PIN 21-08-CCP - (Supersedes PIN 20-22-CCP) Updated COVID-19 Guidance For Cohorst, Group Size, And Ratios In Licensed & License-Exempt Child Care Settings; And Updated Guidance For County Risk Levels. Guidance And Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Regarding Individual Waivers Available For Licensed Child Care Facilities And License-Exempt Providers Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
PIN 21-07-CCP - Statewide Waivers To Renew Pediatric CPR And First Aid Certifications Due To The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
PIN 21-06-CCP - COVID-19 Vaccines For The Child Care Sector
PIN 21-04-CCP - Availability Of State And Federal Funding To Test Drinking Water For Lead Contamination In Child Care Centers And For Remediation (Correction) Of Lead Contamination
PIN 21-12-CCLD - The Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency Due to the Dixie, Fly, and Tamarack Fires in Plumas, Butte, Lassen, and Alpine Counties.
PIN 21-08-CCLD - Oversight Role and Resumption of On-Site Inspections
PIN 21-07-CCLD - Preparing For Extreme Heat, Public Safety Power Shutoffs, And Wildfire Emergencies
ACL 21-84 (July 19, 2021) Guidance And Further Clarification Regarding The Spending Parameters And Reporting Requirements Of The Coronvirus Response And Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act Of 2021 Funds To County Adult Protective Services Agencies
ACL 21-83 (July 21, 2021) 2021 Financial Support For At-Risk Families During Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) California State Of Emergency
ACL 21-82 (July 8, 2021) California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) Program: COVID-19 Good Cause Time Limit Exemption
ACL 21-80 (July 8, 2021) Termination Of Temporary Policy Flexibilities Related To COVID-19 Impacts
ACL 21-76 (June 26, 2021) Aid To Families With Dependent Children-Foster Care (AFDC-FC) and Home-Based Family Care (HBFC) California Necessities Index (CNI) Increases And Other Rate Increases
ACL 21-75 (June 23, 2021) California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) Program: Release Of Questions And Answers For Senate Bill (SB) 1232 (Chapter 366, Statutes Of 2020) CalWORKs Welfare-To-Work (WTW) Program Changes
ACL 21-74 (June 22, 2021) Treatment Of Grant Payments Received By Foster Care Payment Recipients From The Golden State Grant Program
ACL 21-73 (June 22, 2021) Federal Chafee Cash Payment for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency for Eligible Current and Former Foster Youth At Least 18 And Not Yet 27 Years of Age
ACL 21-70 (June 21, 2021) CalFresh Revised Forms: Application For CalFresh Benefits (CF 285); Information For Households Applying For CalFresh With The Social Security Administration (CF SSA1); And Notice Of Administrative Disqualification (DFA 377.7A)
ACL 21-69 (June 21, 2021) New And Updated Foster Youth Personal Rights And Office Of The Foster Care Ombudsperson Responsibilities
ACL 21-68 (June 8, 2021) Instructions For Mandatory Termination Of In-Home Supportive Services For Medi-Cal Beneficiaries Enrolled In The Program Of All-Inclusive Care For The Elderly
ACL 21-67 (June 15, 2021) CalFresh Statewide Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents Time Limit Waiver
ACL 21-65 (July 22, 2021) Treatment Of Payments To CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids) Families Pursuant To The Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund Under Section 9201 Of The American Rescue Plan Act, Public Law 117-2; Section 403(C) Of The Social Security Act
ACL 21-62 (June 28, 2021) Dispositional Hearing After 18th Birthday For Extended Foster Care Eligibility
ACL 21-60E (July 12, 2021) Extension Of Rate Flexibilities To Support The Emergency Care And Placement Needs Of Children And Nonminor Dependents Due To Covid-19 Impacts
ACL 21-60 (May 21, 2021) Extension Of Rate Flexibilities To Support The Emergency Care And Placement Needs Of Children And Nonminor Dependents Due To COVID-19 Impacts
ACL 21-59 (June 19, 2021) Release Of Psychotropic Medication Information For Children In Foster Care To The Medical Board Of California (MBC)
ACL 21-60 (May 21, 2021) Extension Of Rate Flexibilities To Support The Emergency Care And Placement Needs Of Children And Nonminor Dependents Due To COVID-19 Impacts
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 .
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.
