Update: News from IDHS on the Federal Shutdown and CCAP
IDHS’s child care budget is made up of a combination of federal Child Care and Development Block Grant funds, Temporary Aid to Needy Families funds, and State General Revenue Funds. Given this combination of funds, we will be able to continue as planned with our Sate Fiscal Year 2024 expenditures into October, and will continue to evaluate on a monthly basis.
10/22/2021: Vaccine/Testing Requirement for Licensed Child Care Center Staff
7/20/2021: Duplicate Payment Notice to Providers
7/1/2021: Health & Safety Training Requirements for License-Exempt Centers
7/1/2021: Health & Safety Training Requirements for License-Exempt Non-Relative Home Providers
7/1/2021: Child Care Assistance Program Updates for Providers and Families
6/25/2021: Child Care Connection is sponsoring a Drive Thru Mask Pick Up on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm for all child care programs (licensed and license-exempt, homes and centers) in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Stark, Marshall, Putnam, Bureau, LaSalle and Fulton counties to pick up free adult masks. Masks were donated by IEMA for distribution to child care programs. Complete this request form or complete one onsite if you are delivering your child care assistance program certificate on July 1st. *Child Care Programs in LaSalle, Bureau and Fulton counties can call for a delivery option* For More Information contact: Stephanie Clark, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator 309-686-3750 x2140 or email SClark@salccc.org
5/26/2021: License -Exempt Provider Training Requirements
9/13/2021: Child Care Workforce Bonus Program
7/1/2020: Protective and Cleaning Products
10/8/2020: Return to School & 80% Attendance Rule
6/25/2020: Great START has Great News!
6/19/2020: Juneteenth: Stand with Us
3/20/2020: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Following the Mandatory Closures
3/20/2020: COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Centers, Child Care Homes and Early Education Programs
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