April 28 COVID-19 Update: Message from Andrea Hesse, CEO
This message includes
ACDS' advocacy on funding and invoicing: CSS has announced a new process for service providers
CSS' weekly Q/A on COVID-19: new Q/A sheet released today
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy launched: service providers with reduced revenues may benefit
A clear process for funding and invoicing
As shared in our April 23 update, ACDS and the Service Provider Partnership Committee (SPPC) have been working with Community and Social Services (CSS) on a process that provides clarity regarding funding and invoicing. The process also gives service providers the flexibility to address COVID-19 related challenges and expenses for extra costs and/or staffing decisions, in a way that makes sense for their organization.
A small focus group of service providers has assisted with identifying any process implementation issues, as well as inform the FAQ’s about the process. We hope that through this process, the majority of situations have been anticipated, and any unique situations can be addressed through conversations with contract managers.
Thank you to the participating service providers for making yourselves available at short notice during this busy time.
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy application process was launched yesterday.Service providers with reduced revenues may be eligible for this subsidy. For non-profits, there are options regarding how government funding is treated.
Service provider input and engagement are critical to helping ACDS advocate on behalf of the sector. Service providers can report their issues, concerns and questions to our dedicated email, and a member of the ACDS Leadership team will respond:
