"Children Learning, Parents Earning, Communities Growing"
September 28, 2020 | Issue #39
Become a Conference Partner Today!
We invite you to take advantage of this special event to support early childhood education and promote your company and products at our joint conference. It will be different this year since we cannot be in the same physical location, but assisted by technology, we can do all that. With no travel and flexibility, we look forward to new opportunities with our conference partners. 
There are a variety of ways to sponsor The Virtual Conference or show your support. Whether you are interested in one of our many sponsorship opportunities, purchasing ad space in the Virtual Conference program or hosting an exhibit booth in our Virtual Exhibition Hall to showcase new products or launch promotions, there will be ample opportunity for your company to be recognized as a contributor to the Early Learning and Child Care field and for you to build visibility and connect with senior management and key decision makers. 
Registration is Now Open!

Network and CAPPA Joint Annual Conference 2020 Goes Virtual!
There is a lot of interest in this year's Joint Annual Conference, on a virtual platform!

While we will certainly miss being able to come together in-person to share and gain information and to meet and connect with colleagues and workshop presenters, we want to create a conference event that meets as many of our members' needs as possible given the parameters that virtual conferences/workshops have. Now, perhaps more than ever, it is important for our community to stay connected, stand united, and meet this challenge together.

While we won't be able to meet in-person, what we hope to offer in a thoughtful, user-friendly manner, are keynote presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, and connection time with vendors. It will be different this year since we cannot be in the same physical location, but assisted by technology, we can do all that. With no travel and flexibility, we look forward to new opportunities for R&R Network and CAPPA members from across the state, as well as state partners, joining us as we collectively support our children, families and communities.

Virtual Conference Details
Workshops will be both live and on-demand, with some speakers available for live discussion during their scheduled presentation time. The Virtual Exhibit Hall will run the full conference with links to company videos, materials on the platform, and live chat and meeting opportunities. We also will be incorporating some networking opportunities to connect you with your peers. Post conference, workshop sessions will be recorded and available for viewing for 2 weeks post-conference, which will provide additional learning opportunities for conferees following the conference dates. This platform will allow you to have access to more workshops than ever before!

Visit the Conference Web page  for more information and updates as they become available.

We hope you can join us virtually!
2020-2021 California State Budget
A week ago Friday, SB 820 was signed. With that action, budget actions for 2020-21 are now complete. For all reference documents and legislation on the state budget, click here. The California Department of Education has now begun releasing Management Bulletins and guidance to help our field implement policies addressed in budget related legislation. The most recent CDE documents can be found here and in more detail further down in this communication.
2020-2021 Legislation
California Legislative Updates:
How to communicate your position to the governor

To communicate a position to Governor Newsom on any of the below or on any other legislation, click here. Fill in the required information, then click on the down arrow on Please choose your subject. Scroll down until you find the legislation you are communicating.

Below are bills that have been enrolled and are pending action by Governor Newsom:


To see a list of all bills of interest and final actions as recorded, click here.

Click here to see calendar of field events/interests.
2020 Child Care and Early Education Candidate Questionnaire
To help our field become more educate about candidates running for the State Senate and Assembly, a 2020 Candidate Questionnaire with background has been put together. If you are a candidate or know someone running for the State Legislature, please have them complete the Candidate Questionnaire (for convenience in a Word format) and we will host in a future CAPPA Monday Morning Update. If you have any questions, please contact CAPPA@CAPPAONLINE.COM.
Complete the 2020 Census Today! Due before Sept. 30!

Taking just a few minutes to answer the 9 simple questions helps determine dollars that fund important programs for the next 10 years.

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General Election Information
Election Day - November 3, 2020
Countdown - 36 days
October 19 - Last day to register to vote
Voter Guide - English

  • Proposition 14 - Authorizes Bonds Continuing Stem Cell Research.
  • Proposition 15 - Increases Funding Sources for Public Schools, Community Colleges and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property.
  • Proposition 16 - Allows Diversity as a Factor in Public Employment, Education and Contracting Decisions.
  • Proposition 17 - Restores Right to Vote After Completion of a Prison Term.
  • Proposition 18 - Amends California Constitution to Permit 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primary and Special Election If They Will Turn 18 by Next General Election.
  • Proposition 19 - Changes Certain Property Tax Rules.
  • Proposition 20 - Restricts Parole for Certain Offenses Currently Considered to Be Non-Violent.
  • Proposition 21 - Expands Local Governments Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property.
  • Proposition 22 - Exempts App-Based Transportation and Delivery Companies From Providing Employee Benefits to Certain Drivers.
  • Proposition 23 - Establishes State Requirements for Kidney Dialysis Clinics.
  • Proposition 24 - Amends Consumer Privacy Laws.
  • Proposition 25 - Referendum on Law That Replaced Money Bail System Based on Public Safety and Flight Risk

For more specific Voter Information, click here.
State Update from Partner
Voters Now View Child Care as an Essential Service Like Healthcare and Education

The Coronavirus pandemic has opened voters’ eyes to the importance of child care for families—and the economy. Now voters are ready for sweeping federal action.

The results of a new national poll from the First Five Years Fund (FFYF) reveal the clear impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on voters’ views of America’s child care system—and the need for a significant public investment in meaningful child care policy solutions for working families and providers. No longer can lawmakers and candidates for office view child care as a “nice-to-have” service, when voters now clearly see it as something that is essential for children, families, and America’s economy.

Regardless of party, voters overwhelmingly say high-quality, affordable child care for families with young children is an essential service—just like healthcare and education.

A majority of voters—particularly women—say the COVID crisis has shown us how essential it is that we build a child care system that makes care available and affordable to all families who need it.

Across party lines, a strong majority of voters believe child care is at least very important to get the economy going again.

Most voters continue to believe that federal funding for quality early education from birth to age five—including child care and preschool—should be increased.

A possible federal proposal receives strong support.
Congress would provide funding to states to expand their existing child care programs, so that every working parent who wants to do so could affordably send their child to the high-quality child care, early learning or pre-kindergarten program of their choice.

“The care and education of children is publicly funded starting in kindergarten. It should be the same for younger children as well.”

83% of voters in key electoral battleground states say that candidates for office, including for president, should have plans and policies to help working parents afford high-quality child care.

Click here to view.
Click here to view National Poll: Full Results Deck.

Federal Updates
The Cost of Child Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Child care providers across the country are struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite some additional funding appropriated by Congress through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, providers are facing increased costs and decreased revenue. This calculator quantifies the additional costs that licensed child care providers are facing as they provide safe and developmentally appropriate child care during the pandemic.
(September 23, 2020) Yesterday, the House passed a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) after Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) struck a deal to keep the government funded at current levels beyond the September 30th, 2020 deadline. The Senate is expected to vote next week on the measure to punt the funding deadline into the “lame duck” session on Friday, Dec. 11.

Because funding levels for most federal programs will remain the same through this extension, the early childhood education programs will continue operating under FY2020 appropriations levels.

FFYF will continue working with bipartisan leaders in the House & Senate to ensure the federal early learning and care programs receive the crucial funding increases they need in future government funding bills.
CCDF State Plans Published in Federal Register for Public Comment
On September 10, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) published a request for public comment in the Federal Register on “Proposed Information Collection Activity; Child Care and Development Fund Plan for States/Territories for FFY 2022-2024.” Specifically, ACF requests comments on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The comment period is 60 days, so comments are due on Monday, November 9, 2020.
TOP Federal Viewed Bills of Last Week
  1. H.R.6800 - The Heroes Act
  2. H.R.748 - CARES Act
  3. H.R.6666 - COVID-19 Testing, Reaching, And Contacting Everyone (TRACE) Act
  4. S.3548 - CARES Act
  5. S.3571 - Banking for All Act
  6. H.R.5717 - Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2020
  7. H.R.3884 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019
  8. S.2227 - MORE Act of 2019
  9. H.R.6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act
  10. S.178 - UIGHUR Act of 2019
Federal Partner Update
We, the undersigned, are writing to request your support for a recovery package that
supports the basic needs of California’s young children. From child care closures, reduced hours, and layoffs, COVID-19 is driving changes that dramatically decrease the resources families with young children have available to purchase food. When it comes to supporting our most vulnerable children and their families, this is an “all hands on deck” moment. It's imperative that the next COVID recovery package include investments in early childhood nutrition, and recognize the critical role that child care, health care, and human services play in addressing food insecurity for families. Click here to read full letter.
The Weekly Good
An uplifting way to start the week, for those of us who need a break from the chaos that is our lives.
During this time where we are all stressed, it would be great to celebrate the positive. Each week we will celebrate everyday heroes, inspiring movements and great things happening in our field. 
Kings Community Action Organization received a donation of toys from the Hanford 99 Cents Only Stores to give to the families and children they serve.
Let us know what your organization is doing, we would love to feature you in the coming weeks!        
Hively recognized as 2020 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan for the 16th Assembly District.

KUDOS for this well-deserved recognition!
CDE Information & Updates
Fiscal Year 2020-21 California Alternative Payment Program Projected Over-Earnings

The CDE is aware that some California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) contractors are projected to over-earn their fiscal year (FY) 2020-21 contract due to the increased cost of childcare during the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, the CDE understands that contractors are over-earning the CAPP contract due to school age children requiring full time care while attending school through distance learning. The CDE has been discussing this issue with the Department of Finance and Legislature, and this communication is to provide flexibility on a portion of the emergency childcare funds provided to transfer families into ongoing care. While this flexibility may not fully resolve funding issues for all contractors, we would like to inform contractors that at this time, children and families should not be disenrolled as a result of projected over-earnings of the CAPP contract.

Please click here to read more. The CDE will issue further guidance as soon as we have additional information.
Management Bulletin 20-15A: Reimbursement and Data Collection Requirements for Alternative Payment Programs and Providers 
Attention: Executive Directors and Program Administrators of California Alternative Payment Programs (CAPPs), including California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Stage 2 (C2AP), CalWORKs Stage 3 (C3AP), and Migrant Alternative Payment Program (CMAP).
Management Bulletin 20-15A is available at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb2015a.asp, and notifies and provides guidance to California Alternative Payment (AP) programs, including California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Stage 2 (C2AP), and CalWORKs Stage 3 (C3AP), and California Migrant Alternative Payment Program (CMAP) on:
  1. Guidance on parent signatures on monthly attendance records or invoices
  2. Guidance on serving school-age children during distance learning
  3. Guidance on additional days of non-operation closures due to COVID-19
  4. Additional data collection requirements for all Alternative Payment (AP) programs 
 Please note that this MB is a revision to MB 20-15. The following guidance within MB 20-15 still holds true: 
  1. Reimbursing providers based on the family's certified need
  2. Providing written notification (i.e. Child Care certificates or Notices of Action) to providers regarding changes to a family's level of services, including reimbursement amount and/or family fee
  3. New Data collection requirements for non-CalWORKs AP programs 
Management Bulletin 20-18: Reopening and Reimbursement Requirements for Direct Service Contractors

Attention: Executive Directors and Program Administrators of General Child Care and Development Programs (CCTR); California State Preschool Programs (CSPP); California Family Child Care Homes Education Networks (CFCC); Programs for Children with Severe Disabilities (CHAN); Migrant Child Care and Development Programs (CMIG)

Management Bulletin 20-18 is available at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb2018.asp and provides direct service CDE, ELCD contractors guidance regarding reopening and reimbursement requirements.
California Department of Public Health - Cohort Update
Released UPDATED: September 4, 2020 - This guidance applies to groups of children and youth in controlled, supervised, and indoor environments operated by local educational agencies, non profits, or other authorized providers, including, but not limited to, public and private schools; licensed and license-exempt child care settings; organized and supervised care environments, i.e., "distance learning hubs"; recreation programs; before and after school programs; youth groups; and day camps. Guidance and directives related to schools, child care, day camps, youth sports, and institutions of higher education are not superseded by this document and still apply to those specified settings.
Purpose: To provide guidance for necessary in-person child supervision and limited instruction, targeted support services, and facilitation of distance learning in small group environments for a specified subset of children and youth, and for those programs to understand the required health and safety practices needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their settings.
Definitions:
Cohort: a cohort is a stable group of no more than 14 children or youth and no more than two supervising adults (or a configuration of no more than 16 individuals total in the cohort) in a supervised environment in which supervising adults and children stay together for all activities (e.g., meals, recreation, etc.), and avoid contact with people outside of their group in the setting.
Supervising adult: an adult assigned to one cohort of children or youth, who does not physically interact with any other cohorts. This includes child care staff, certificated or classified school staff, volunteers, participating parent or caregiver, or other designated supervising adult(s).
Supervised care environment: an environment where multiple children or youth, from multiple families or households, are being supervised simultaneously by an adult. This includes, but is not limited to, licensed child care facilities, licensed exempt child care programs, supervised programs on a school site while a school is not in session or is providing curriculum in a distance-learning format, or where some educational services are being offered to a subgroup of students as identified by a local educational agency on a school campus.

Click here to read full guidance.
Upcoming Field Events
Highlight
The Struggle to Reopen Family Child Care

Mirabelle Guevarra had been running Tita Mira’s Family Day Care out of her home in Los Angeles for ten years when the pandemic forced her to close her doors.

“I thought it was only going to be for a week or two,” Guevarra said. Six months later her family child care program remains closed—forecasting what many advocates in the state fear is the permanent loss of thousands of child care slots.

California didn’t have any to spare. Pre-pandemic, as the LA Times reported last month, “60% of Californians lived in areas that lacked adequate access to child care.”

Today, the Times analysis of state data shows, almost one out of every four licensed child care providers in California have closed. Many close because their owners like Guevarra are concerned about health risks and new financial challenges imposed by health and safety orders. Click here to read full article.

The future of the economy hinges on child care

It was a Tuesday in March when Ellen Drolette heard that schools were closing. Later that day, she learned the Burlington, Vermont, child care home where she looked after six kids would also have to shut down due to the spread of Covid-19 across the country.
“I thought this was going to be maybe two weeks,” Drolette said. But if it went on much longer, she didn’t really have a plan to stay afloat financially. Drolette, who relies on parent fees to pay herself and her assistant, didn’t have much of a cushion — especially since her husband, a general contractor, is also self-employed. “I wasn’t really sure what we were going to do,” she added.
As stay-at-home orders were imposed and extended around the country, thousands of day care providers were in the same boat. Many were forced to close, and still others saw their enrollment drop precipitously, with parents keeping kids home out of fear of the virus — or because they’d lost their jobs in the economic crisis that came with it.

Click here to read the rest of the article.
September 2020 Featured Agency of the Month
The nonprofit CocoKids serves the needs of children, families, early educators, businesses and communities. CocoKids is the trusted organization you count on for successfully proven initiatives and a wide range of free and low cost programs and services so parents can work and children are ready for success in school and life. Learn more here.
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COVID-19 Weekly Zoom Calls:
Our commitment to you is to have scheduled at least once per week a call wherein we can all connect. As questions arise, forward them to CAPPA so that we can address them on these calls. Look for a weekly email to register. Recording and Q&A will also be posted on the Member's Only page. 
Best Practices
CAPPA has been working on Best Practices and policies to support you during this challenging time.
Visit the Member's Only website to view today!
Sample of webinars available on the Member's only website:
HR Webinar on Telecommuting, Best Practices for Program Integrity (Fraud Prevention), Provider Reimbursements, Adults & Trauma, Enrollment

Visit the CAPPA Member's Only website for more information on this webinar series and other benefits available to CAPPA Members.  
CAPPA's 2020-21 Board of Directors
President
Rick Richardson
Child Development Associates

Vice President
Michelle Graham
Children's Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County

Treasurer
Beth Chiaro
Child Care Resource Center 

Secretary
LaVera Smith
Supportive Services Fresno

Past President & Public Policy Advisor
Martin Castro
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

Public Policy Co-Chair
Gina Fromer
Children's Council of San Francisco 

Public Policy Co-Chair
Darrell Hills
Crystal Stairs, Inc. 

Members-at-Large
Karen Marlatt
Valley Oak Children's Services

Tina Barna
Choices for Children

Abby Shull
YMCA Childcare Resource Service 
 
Leslie Reece
Family Resource & Referral of San Joaquin County

Jeanne Fridolfs
Napa County Office of Education

Mike Michelon
Siskiyou Child Care Council

Marco Jimenez
Central Valley Children's Services Network

Joie Owen
Glenn County Office of Education

Tracey Strack
Child Action, Inc.

Denyne Micheletti Colburn
CAPPA CEO

The representation of the CAPPA board spreads across all agency types and sizes, and represents voices from nearly every region in California 
ELCD/CDE, DSS & CCLD Updates
September 24, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-18: Reopening and Reimbursement Requirements for Direct Service Contractors
September 21, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-15A: Reimbursement and Data Collection Requirements for Alternative Payment Programs and Providers 
September 11, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-17: Requirements for Distance Learning Plans, Program Quality, and Distance Learning Services for Direct Service Contractors
September 10, 2020
Management Bulletin 20-16: Continued Funding Application Fiscal Year 2021–22

Job Openings
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Field Happenings
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