"Children Learning, Parents Earning, Communities Growing"
September 26, 2022 | Issue #38
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Who are the statewide candidates running in November that can vote to increase rates for the child care workforce?

Tuesday November 8, 2022 is election day. It is more important than ever to know who is running for a seat in the State Senate and Assembly. The reason? Because those elected will then have the power to identify access to child care and increasing rates to child care workers as a top priority that must be addressed. Therefore, it is hugely important that each of you know who is running in your area and where do they respectfully stand on issues critical to us.

To help support us, CAPPA has put together a candidate survey already distributed to all those running for one of the 80 Assembly seats and to those running in 20 of the open Senate seats. The focus of the survey is to gauge input on supporting needs of whole families & children, and input on funding the child care workforce and delivery of child care. Beginning next week, we will begin hosting surveys from candidates here and online.

To date, from the completed surveys received, we are seeing a request to visit community partners. CAPPA is happy to support this request. We also encourage all of you to reach out to those running and either tell them the importance that access to stable child care has had to your family or if you cannot find stable care share that story too. For child care workers and centers, elevate your stories and make it real the economic crisis the existing reimbursement rates have on you and your ability to support your family.

Remember, the Monday Morning Update is our opportunity to information share. We welcome information and editorials from those running for elected office. CAPPA does not endorse candidates but shares information so that each of you can be informed as you cast your votes in November.
California State Legislature:
Pending before Governor Newsom

Vetoed by Governor Newsom

IMPORTANT DATES OCCURRING DURING FINAL RECESS2022
  • Sept. 30 Last day for Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature before Sept. 1 and in the Governor's possession on or after Sept. 1 (Art. IV, Sec. 10(b)(2)). (add to calendar)
  • Oct. 2 Bills enacted on or before this date take effect January 1, 2023. (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)). (add to calendar)
  • Nov 8 General Election. (add to calendar)
  • Nov. 30 Adjournment sine die at midnight (Art. IV, Sec. 3(a)). (add to calendar)
  • Dec. 5 2023-24 Regular Session convenes for Organizational Session at 12 noon. (Art. IV, Sec. 3(a)). (add to calendar)

2023
  • Jan. 1 Statutes take effect (Art. IV, Sec. 8(c)). (add to calendar)
  • * Holiday schedule subject to final approval by Rules Committee.
California prepares for possible economic downturn

California leaders have been bracing for a possible economic downturn with state personal income tax revenues billions below what was projected for this time of year and conditions outside of the state contributing to uncertainty about its financial future.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has spent the last few weeks considering hundreds of bills the legislature sent to his desk last month. As of Friday, Newsom has vetoed more than 20 bills that would have created new programs requiring the use of taxpayer dollars.

Some of the bills he rejected included a measure that would have established a pilot program that would have provided funds to community clinics that offer reproductive healthcare, another that would have cut sales tax on new equipment purchases for manufacturers in the state, and a measure that aimed to expand mental health care services for children in schools.

In Newsom’s veto message for the reproductive healthcare measure, AB2320, he wrote in part, "With our state facing lower-than-expected revenues over the first few months of this fiscal year, it is important to remain disciplined when it comes to spending, particularly spending that is ongoing."

According to the California Department of Finance’s most recent revenue report, the state is $4.4 billion dollars total below projections for the months of June, July and August. July and August are the first two months of the state’s fiscal year.

Click here to read full article.
Field Q&A's

If you have a question that you would like answered, please submit here.

Question: What types of child care will the State of California subsidize if a family is income eligible?

Answer: Voucher-based Programs & Center-based/Direct Service Programs.

  • Voucher-based programs provide vouchers for families to obtain care in licensed child care centers, licensed family child care homes, or license-exempt family, friend, and neighbor care at the parents’ option.
  • If you select a license-exempt provider, they may be required to complete a background check in order to be reimbursed for their care through a voucher-based program. You can learn more about the steps to pass this background check on our TrustLine webpage.

  • Center-based/Direct Service Programs: Direct service, center-based subsidized programs contract with the State directly and enroll families at child care and development centers, based on income eligibility and other criteria. You can reach out to your local R&R for a list of center-based programs available in your area.

Question: What is an Alternative Payment (AP) child care voucher?

Answer: An AP child care voucher is for any family who earns equal to or below 85% of the state median income or is experiencing homelessness or has a child who is receiving child protective services or is identified as being at risk or abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The family must have a “need” for child care. You remain eligible as long as your income does not go over 85% of the SMI. 

The voucher has a determined dollar amount that allows the family to choose and purchase licensed or exempt child care that meets the needs of the child and the family.
2022 Elections

With newly drawn districts, and retirements, and an ever changing legislature, there is a lot to keep up with this election year. You can view who is running for each Assembly, Senate, and Congressional seat in California via a crowdsourced tracker HERE.

Upcoming Elections:

Qualified November 8, 2022 Statewide Ballot Measures

To check your voter registration visit the Secretary of State's voter portal.
Federal Update
Once Congress is back home in October, it will be the perfect time to remind them of their unfinished business back in DC and the urgent need for robust federal investment in child care and early learning. 
 
Some non-lobbying advocacy resources:
 
We remain hopeful that a large investment in child care and early learning is still achievable before the end of the year. In addition to a supplemental investment, we are also working to advocate Congressional Appropriators for the highest possible allocations. It remains critical that we continue to raise the urgent need for robust investment so that we remain top of mind as end-of-year Congressional packages come together.
 
Stay tuned for the next steps and ways to engage.

Federal Update - Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV) program
 
From the National Homevisiting Coalition:
 
We are excited to share new updates and next steps on the soon-to-be-introduced bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022!
 
Update
 
Late Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Committee shared this one page overview of the bill. This was developed to inform the field about the pending legislation. Please share this resource with others in your networks, but do not publicly post or tweet or share with the media. 
 
The Home Visiting Coalition Steering Committee is also pleased to announce that we have endorsed this legislation. As stated in our letter of support, we believe this bill responds to each of our requests in a thoughtful and productive manner. We are excited to work with this coalition and members of Congress to secure its passage!
 
What's next? 
 
We expect this bill to be introduced this coming Monday. All Ways and Means members have been invited to cosponsor the legislation when it is introduced. Please reach out to committee members in your state this week and urge them to cosponsor!
 
Share your support! The Ways and Means Committee is collecting letters of support to help build momentum before a likely markup of the bill next week. You can see examples of endorsement letters from HVC Steering Committee members here:
 
More MIECHV resources:
Federal Update - Child Nutrition
 
 
The White House’s recent announcement that it will hold the first conference on hunger, nutrition and health in more than half a century on Sept. 28 shines a light on another glaring issue – Congress has failed to update federal child nutrition programs in a decade.
 
Every five years, Congress has the opportunity to improve and strengthen the federal government’s child nutrition and school meal programs. But five years ago, Congress dropped the ball. AFSCME believes this can’t happen again with inflation at an all-time high, spikes in food prices and child poverty on the rise again.
 
That’s why our union is pushing Congress to modernize and increase funding for Child and Adult Care Food Program, which provides meals to millions of children during school hours, after school and in child care programs, and also to pregnant women and young children.
 
We are urging Congress to update the program by adopting the provisions of S. 1270, The Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act, sponsored by Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, once lawmakers return from their summer recess after Labor Day.
 
Casey’s bill would ensure that babies and children in child care facilities receive healthy meals and snacks throughout the day. A summary of the bill’s main provisions is available here.
 
We also support the House’s version of the bill, H.R. 8450, and related child care provisions championed by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon and Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington state.
 
In a letter to the House of Representatives in July, AFSCME said H.R. 8450 would upgrade a range of key nutrition programs – from those that support pregnant women and infants, babies and young children in child care and Head Start, and school-aged children.
 
The House bill seeks to increase funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), improve access to telehealth, expand federal support for breastfeeding, and expand the Summer Food Service Program to more low- and middle-income neighborhoods. It would also upgrade reimbursement rates for child care providers – many of whom are members of our union.
 
In the past 10 years since Congress last updated federal nutrition programs, “our country has experienced an explosion in food insecurity and inequities impacting low-income children and children of color,” AFSCME said in the letter. “It is essential that this bill move forward to ensure that these essential nutritional services reach the people who need them.”
 
Resources - FFYF’s 2022 Child Care & Early Learning State Fact Sheets
 
From First Five Years Fund (FFYF):
 
Our new analysis of all 50 states and Washington, D.C. shows that the existing patchwork of federal and state early learning and care programs only reaches a fraction of income-eligible families. Federal funding and programs benefit families in every state and Congressional district, and serve as the foundation for America’s entire child care system — or lack thereof. And while these programs enjoy widespread bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, Congress has failed to meaningfully invest funding that would reach millions of children who are eligible to participate — much less the millions more whose families earn above the income threshold but still struggle to find and afford quality care options.
 
Our analysis found: 
  • In almost all states, CCDBG reaches less than 15% of eligible children. 
  • In 50% of states, CCDBG reaches less than 10% of eligible children. 
  • In a vast majority of all states, Head Start reaches less than 1 in 5 eligible children. 
  • 65% of children nationwide have all available parents in the workforce; in some states it is as high as 75%. 
  • In some states, including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Colorado, and Utah, less than 10% of eligible families are reached by the child care subsidy program that relies on both state and federal funding.
  • In roughly half of all states, only 20% of 3- and 4- year olds are being served by publicly funded pre-K programs.
  • In half of all states, the majority of residents are living in a child care desert.  
 
Take a look at the early learning and care landscape in your state here.
Historic 2021 Decline in Child Poverty Proves Effectiveness of Federal Investments

The release of 2021 poverty and health insurance coverage data from the U.S. Census Bureau demonstrates how government action in response to the pandemic stabilized households, uplifted millions of people from poverty, and brought uninsurance rates to historic lows. However, many of these provisions were temporary and have now expired, although the need for them has not gone away. These data reinforce the urgency of permanently filling the gaps in existing programs and expanding public investment to address unmet areas of need to promote economic security and strengthen our economy overall.

Click here to read report.
Last week, Child Trends released a new research report, Lessons From a Historic Decline in Child Poverty, which analyzes the historic 59 percent decline in child poverty in the United States from 1993 to 2019. Co-lead authors Dana Thomson and Renee Ryberg found that the social safety net was largely responsible for this decline, although healthy economic conditions—including lower unemployment rates, increases in single mothers’ labor force participation, and increases in state minimum wages—also contributed. To help policymakers continue this progress, Thomson and Ryberg also offer policy recommendations.
 
Child Trends also released a new interactive state data tool that shows how poverty declined among children in each state, alongside changes in economic and demographic conditions.
 
Jason DeParle of The New York Times featured our research in two new articles that explore child poverty around the United States. His first story examines the success of the social safety net since the 1990s and how it has helped three families stay above the poverty line. DeParle’s second story focuses exclusively on West Virginia families and how their lives have been impacted by poverty programs. 
 
Watch last night’s PBS NewsHour to see Thomson discuss the study and new child poverty data from the U.S. Census Bureau with Judy Woodruff.
 
Related Webinar:
 
Please join Child Trends on Wednesday, October 12, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET for a webinar on Child Trends’ groundbreaking new study of the nation’s historic 59% decline in child poverty over the past 25 years. New York Times reporter and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Jason DeParle will moderate a discussion with report authors Drs. Dana Thomson and Renee Ryberg, and with prominent state and federal voices in human services policy.  
Social Media Spotlight
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Field Highlights
Newsom's economic forecast: veto message edition

Newsom, again and again: “With our state facing lower-than-expected revenues over the first few months of this fiscal year, it is important to remain disciplined.”

Bills to boost health insurance subsidies, exempt manufacturers from certain sales taxes, help more kids get mental health care through their schools and let some California students ride public transit for free all fell before the governor’s nearly identically worded appeals to fiscal rectitude. Of the 27 bills that Newsom has rejected since the end of the legislative session, 18 (exactly two-thirds) used some version of that now familiar line.

Facing lower-than-expected revenues, Newsom vetoes spending bills

A trend has emerged from a growing number of bills Governor Gavin Newsom is choosing to veto this September – and it’s based on a money problem.
Nearly a dozen bills the governor has rejected in recent weeks include a letter cautioning lawmakers against spending unbudgeted funds. Some of those measures would have done things like provide free transit passes for students, limit preschool fees for low-income families, and create a pilot to fund outreach for behavioral health services to certain Medi-Cal patients.
All laudable goals, the governor writes, but the cash isn’t there.
Most reviewed federal bills this week:

  1. H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
  2. H.R.82 - Social Security Fairness Act of 2021
  3. S.623 - Sunshine Protection Act of 2021
  4. H.R.8873 - Presidential Election Reform Act
  5. H.R.1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
  6. S.4428 - Taiwan Policy Act of 2022
  7. H.R.3617 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
  8. H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  9. H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
  10. H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act

Click here to find and contact your representative in congress.
CDSS & CDE Information & Updates
Child Care Bulletin (CCB) 22-25: Alternative Payment Program Capacity Grants
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) has recently posted the following document on its Internet website:  CCB 22-25: Alternative Payment Program Capacity Grants.
The purpose of this CCB is to provide guidance and instruction regarding implementation of the provision of Assembly Bill 178 (Chapter 45, Statutes of 2022) pertaining to capacity grants for Alternative Payment Programs.
If you have any questions or need additional guidance regarding the information in this letter, contact the Child Care Policy and Development Bureau at (916) 657-2144 or at CCPB@dss.ca.gov.
Contractor Connections: Reminder About Upcoming Training Webinar

This a reminder that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Child Care and Development Division (CCDD), will host the training webinar CCDD Contract Monitoring Process for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 on September 27, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The webinar is one of the series that the CCDD will host as part of its overall goal of working collaboratively with childcare and development contractors to reinforce their understanding of contract requirements, ensure their proficiency in accessing current information about program requirements and staying informed, reduce errors in documenting and certifying families, and support continuous improvement and program integrity. The webinar topics were generated from a recently completed survey of contractors and from findings of past contract monitoring reviews. The topics also cover the newly published regulations.
The training webinars are appropriate for new and veteran staff. The webinar presentations will be free on Zoom and will be recorded and made available on the CDSS’ website for continuing educational purposes.
Join us for our next Child Care and Development Quarterly Stakeholder Update Webinar on Oct. 3rd

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will host its next Child Care and Development Quarterly Stakeholder Webinar on Monday, October 3rd from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Please register for the event here. 
During the webinar, we will share the State’s progress towards rate reform and quality, a summary of the fiscal year 21-22 child care enrollment and an overview of the Child Development Training Consortium.  
Live, simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Cantonese and American Sign Language will be provided as well as closed captioning. 
Please email us at CCDDStakeholders@dss.ca.gov by September 29th if you need any other accommodations. 
CCLD has released a new Provider Information Notice (PIN), PIN 22-07-CCLD: GUARDIAN WEBINAR FOR LICENSEES AND PROVIDERS

ALL CCLD PROVIDERS AND LICENSEES
Summary:
PIN 22-07-CCLD announces a live Guardian webinar for all providers on September 28, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
 
An electronic copy of PIN 22-07-CCLD: GUARDIAN WEBINAR FOR LICENSEES AND PROVIDERS is available for viewing/downloading by clicking on the following link:
 
Child Care Program September 2022 Provider Webinars Flyer

Highlights include: An overview for the Child Care Industry guidance and guest speaker from Preschool SHINE, an approved practiced-based obesity prevention intervention, to discuss the importance of fostering healthy habits during the early years of growth and development, information about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and other food education, resources, and training opportunities.  

Tuesday, September 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Save the link to your Outlook calendar for easy access to the webinar!
 
OR
 
Wednesday, September 28th at 2:00 p.m.
Register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Save the link to your Outlook calendar for easy access to the webinar!
FFY 2022-24 CCDF State Plan – Amendment #1 Posted

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) has recently posted Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022-24 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan – Amendment #1 to the CDSS Internet website.
  Per Code of Federal Regulations, states are required to post any changes to their approved state plan after policy changes have been approved by the Administration for Children and Families Office of Child Care.  
This version has amendments made to the response in the following questions: 
  • 1.1.2 – added Co-Administrator contact information  
  • 3.2.4 (c) and 3.3.2– added family fee exemptions for those experiencing homelessness in approved pilot counties 
  • 4.1.5 – added the requirement for a self-attestation from any family using in-home care
DSS Cash Aid and Food Assistance Programs Document Posted

The Department of Social Services (CDSS) has recently posted the following document(s) on its Internet website:
 
CalFresh Cost-Of-Living Adjustments Effective October 1, 2022
For reference or other information visit the CDSS Letters-and-Notices website.
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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. 
Let us know what your organization is doing, we would love to feature you in the coming weeks!        
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September 2022 Featured Agency Highlight
Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) is the federally-designated anti-poverty agency for Kings County. KCAO is a private, non-profit organization that was established in 1965 pursuant to the Economic Opportunities Act of 1964. The organization has service sites located in Armona, Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford, Home Garden, Kettleman City, Lemoore, and Stratford. KCAO's mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County. The agency reaches out to low-income people to address their multiple needs and administer a full range of coordinated programs designed to have a measurable impact on poverty. KCAO envisions a future where Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high-quality and client-focused programs of KCAO.


Get to know them and the full scope of their work with this Annual Report, highlighting how they are supporting the needs of family child care providers and families in Kings County.
Community based public and private Alternative Payment Programs (APPs) support the needs of working moms and dads with access to child care and other supports earmarked to lift families up from poverty. During the pandemic, these programs have distributed emergency essential worker child care vouchers, family child care and center stipends & PPE, diapers, food and clothing. Throughout California, these APPs may also support parental choice to CalWORKs Stages 2 & 3, preschool and center-based programs, general child care, After School Education and Safety (ASES), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Family Child Care Home Education Networks (FCCHENs), transportation, behavioral & mental health services, respite, regional centers, health and safety, 21st Century, resource libraries, and Trustline.
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CAPPA's 2022-23 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Gina Fromer
Children's Council of San Francisco 

VICE PRESIDENT
Karen Marlatt  
Valley Oak Children's Services 

SECRETARY
LaVera Smith
Supportive Services Fresno

TREASURER
Beth Chiaro
Child Care Resource Center

PAST PRESIDENT
Rick Richardson
Child Development Associates

PUBLIC POLICY CO- CHAIR
Leslie Reece
Family Resource & Referral Center

PUBLIC POLICY CO- CHAIR
Joie Owen
Glenn County Office of Education- Child and Family Services

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Jeanne Fridolfs
Napa County Office of Education

MEMBER AT LARGE
Michelle Graham
Children's Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County 

MEMBER AT LARGE
Kendall Hirai
Crystal Stairs, Inc.

MEMBER AT LARGE
Ciriaco "Cid" Pinedo
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation 

MEMBER AT LARGE
Tina Barna 
Catalyst Community

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Jessica Kranz
Go Kids, Inc.

MEMBER AT LARGE
Mike Michelon

MEMBER AT LARGE
Marco Jimenez
Central Valley Children's Services Network

MEMBER AT LARGE 
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 
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