While so much focus has been on COVID-19 and navigating it's impact on our child care businesses, other work in the state around child care has been continuing. This posted out on June 5th under Child Care Subsidy: DATE: June 5, 2020TO: Maine Licensed Child Care ProvidersFROM: Crystal Arbour, Child Care Services Program ManagerSUBJECT: CCSP …
Side-by-Side: Child Care Subsidy Program vs. Transitional Child Care
The following information is from Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network's "Shortcuts", their weekly newsletter that shares information of value to providers and the families they provide child care for. If you have families that might qualify please share with them.
Infant/Toddler Subsidy Payment Changes Coming
All providers in Maine should have recently received an email from their licensing specialist about a significant change around payment for infant/toddler care to providers who participate in the Child Care Subsidy Program. You might have overlooked it if you are not currently providing subsidy care. Neither $100 per week per infant nor 10% I/T …
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A New Process to Apply for the Child Care Subsidy Program
Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) Child Care Subsidy Program has recently sent out information on changes ahead for the program. These changes are being implemented to make it easier for families to apply and renew. From the material sent out and checking the linked sites here is …
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Maine’s Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP)
Maine’s Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) assists eligible families in paying for child care if they work, are enrolled in school, participate in a job training program, or are retired and the legal guardian of a child. On average CCSP serves over 4,000 Maine children and has over 800 participating providers. There is a need …
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Market Rate/Subsidy Rate for 2018
Market Rate effective June 30, 2018. *Be aware the ages do not align with Licensing Rule language. See the definitions for ages at the bottom of the third sheet. Maine's Child Care Subsidy Program helps eligible families to pay for child care, so they can work, go to school or participate in a job training program. …
Maine Child Care Subsidy 2017 Market Rate
Maine's Child Care Subsidy Program helps eligible families to pay for child care, so they can work, go to school or participate in a job training program. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the designated lead agency in Maine, responsible for the planning and administration of the child care subsidies funded from the …
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