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 08/21/25)
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
UPDATE: CCPU Tentative Agreement reached 8/8/25
Child Care Provider United represented by 60K family child care providers in California, in partnership with SEIU Local 99, SEIU Local 521 and UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 have reached a preliminary agreement that prioritizes COLAs for providers in the 2025-26 state budget. This preliminary agreement will be ratified in the coming weeks.
Key provisions of the tentative agreement:
- $37M ongoing, per year in COLAs
- $90M one-time stabilization payments
- $80M ongoing, per year retirement funding
- $15M ongoing, per year for training and continuing education
- Ability to re-negotiate rate increases if the legislature allocates more money in future budgets
- Significant progress on rate reform structure and a commitment to move to prospective pay
- Continuing payment by enrollment
Once approved by CCPU membership, the agreement will be posted here.
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 25-21 (August 13, 2025)
Alternative Payment Program Administrative Support Allocation
- CCB 25-20 (July 23, 2025)
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Voucher-Based Budget Act Amendments
- CCB 25-17 (June 24, 2025)
Revised State Median Income (SMI) Ceilings And Income Ranking Table Fiscal Year (FY) 25-26
- CCB 25-16 (June 19 2025)
Family Fees Schedule For Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26
- CCB 25-15 (June 9, 2025)
CalWORKs 24- Months Eligibility Contractors may distribute publication (PUB) 516 to families for informational purposes.
- CCB 25-14 (June 6, 2025)
Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children (Bridge Program)
- CCB 25-13 (May 20, 2025)
Guidance for Implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 393 for Dual Language Learners
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CCB 25-12 (May 16, 2025) Fiscal Year 2025-2026 California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids Initial Contract Allocations
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CCB 25-11 (May 16, 2025) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Child Care And Development Support Initial Contract Award Allocations
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CCB 25-10 (May 16, 2025) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Direct Service Child Care And Development Initial Contract Award Allocations
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CCB 25-09 (May 16, 2025) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Voucher-Based Child Care And Development Initial Contract Award Allocations
- 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 25-06 (May 15, 2025)
Required Communication and Notification Process Regarding Relinquished Funds or Intent to Relinquish California Department of Social Services Child Care and Development Funds
- CCB 25-05 March 26, 2025
Emergency Disaster Relief Guidance For Executive Order N-17-25 And Existing Policies And Resources For Contractors In Los Angeles And Ventura Counties
- 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 25-02 (February 26, 2025)
Emergency Disaster Relief Guidance For Executive Order N-3-25 And Existing Policies And Resources For Contractors In Los Angeles And Ventura Counties
- CCB 25-01 (January 17, 2025)
Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children
To see all CCBs, click here.
RESOURCES:
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Upcoming DSS/CDE Webinars and Handouts
Early Childhood Policy Council Meeting Notice and Agenda
SAVE THE DATE: Equity-Centered Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Advisory Panel
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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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2025 - 26 Funding Terms and Conditions
- Funding Terms and Conditions
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Program Requirements
2024 - 25 Funding Terms and Conditions
- Funding Terms and Conditions
Fiscal Year 2024-25
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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.
Announcement: Release of the approved Amendments #1 to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) 2025-27 State Plan
The California Department of Social Services, Child Care and Development Division has posted the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025-27 Child Care and Development Funds State Plan - Amendments #1 to the CDSS’ Child Care and Development Fund State Plan webpage.
Per Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 98.14(d), CDSS is required to post any changes to their approved state plan after policy changes have been approved by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
The amendments to the following sections of the FFY 2025-27 CCDF State Plan were approved by the ACF, on June 24, 2025.
- 2.3.3(a) and 2.3.3(b)(i) - Additional 60 days to collect information, including immunizations for those experiencing homelessness due to the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties fires and windstorms.
- 2.5.3(a)(i) and (a)(ii): 24-month eligibility now applies to all three stages of Cal WORKs programs
- 4.3.3(c): Technical clean up only; correct box was checked.
- 9.2.8 – added a link to the updated 2025-26 Family Fee Schedule on the Mychildcareplan.org website.
- 9.3.6 and 9.3.7(a): Changes to prevention of suspension and expulsion policies to include these requirements for all family child care homes operating in a network.
The FFY 2025-27 CCDF State Plan is effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027. During the three-year cycle period as future policy changes occur, amendments to the plan will be submitted to the ACF as appropriate.
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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