How does CCRC pay my child care provider?
In order for CCRC to pay your child care provider, you and the provider must complete a CDE Attendance Sheet every month to verify your child’s attendance. CCRC sends the yellow attendance sheet to the provider every month and payments are according to the information on the attendance sheet.
How do I register as a CCRC provider?
CCRC has an online Provider Portal which will allow you to access and manage your child care payment information through the Internet. Click on the button below to get started. If this is your first time registering click on the Register button located at the bottom of the Login screen.
What happens when a service is approved by CCRC?
If services are approved, CCRC sends an approval Notice of Action (NOA) to the parent and a Provider Notification of Approval to the child care provider. 3.
How long does CCRC have to pay for attendance sheets?
CCRC will only pay valid attendance sheets for child care during the current fiscal year. Attendance sheets received more than 60 days after the close of the month are no longer eligible for payment. Exception: June attendance sheets must be received no later than July 31st.
What happens if you don't return paperwork to CCRC?
If you do not return your paperwork as required, your child care services will be terminated and you will have to reapply for child care and CCRC will have to re-determine your eligibility.
Who is responsible for child care costs?
Remember that the parent is responsible for child care costs before the date CCRC authorizes child care and for care after the termination date. The parent is also responsible for child care costs if care is provided for any other purpose than to participate in an approved activity during the approved schedule.
How long does it take to appeal a CCRC decision?
The 90 days will start after you have received the notice from CCRC/DPSS. To request an appeal, complete the back of the Notice of Action being appealed and send it to CCRC/DPSS. To receive help when appealing a decision, call (800) 952-5253 to ask about your hearing rights or for a legal aid referral.
How often do you have to recertify child care?
Families are required, according to DPSS and CCRC guidelines, to recertify their child care financial assistance at least once every year according to the activity and its length.
What is a parent/guardian?
A parent/guardian is receiving cash aid/TANF/CalWORKs, A parent/guardian has a qualifying need and is participating in an approved Welfare to Work activity, or. There is one eligible child under 13 years, or a child with specials needs under 19 years living in the home.
Why is child care out of reach?
Working families often struggle to make ends meet and, for many families, child care is out of reach because of the cost. The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) offers several financial assistance or subsidy programs to qualifying families on a non-discriminatory basis.
