This quarterly update provides key information on critical topics to support Tribal Lead Agencies in meeting CCDF final rule requirements.
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Tribal Child Care Capacity Building Center
The Tribal Child Care Capacity Building Center, a service of the Office of Child Care, supports Tribal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) grantees in meeting the requirements of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 and the 2016 CCDF Final Rule and to meet their goals to enhance the quality, affordability, and availability of child care in their Tribal communities. Universal, targeted, and intensive training and technical assistance services, including resource development, assist more than 539 Federally recognized Tribes, either directly or through Tribal consortia. The Tribal Child Care Capacity Building Center team is ready to work closely with Tribal CCDF grantees in their efforts to increase child care provider payment rates that align with the cost of operating a quality program, increase wages for child care staff, and improve child care supply in low-income areas. For Tribal Lead Agencies, the Tribal Child Care Capacity Building Center team provides technical assistance that respects, honors, retains, and builds on individual Tribal cultural identities and existing practices across all programs. To request training and technical assistance, reach out to your assigned Office of Child Care Regional Office to be connected to your Tribal Technical Assistance Specialist. Feel free to explore the resources available on our website. We look forward to serving Tribal CCDF grantees.
Resources that offer a gradual learning experience focused on essential requirements, knowledge, and skills for new CCDF Administrators.
This page offers key resources and guidance provided by the Office of Child Care on the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.
Key CCDF resources to assist in the development of the FY 2023–2025 Tribal CCDF Plan separated by each section of the Plan.
The Fiscal On-Demand Sessions for Tribal Lead Agencies, available 24/7 at any time you wish to watch the session, are designed to increase understanding of key fiscal management topics related to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program.
These sessions support Tribal Lead Agencies in navigating disaster planning.
These sessions engage Tribal Lead Agencies in a gradual learning experience focused on the health and safety requirements, specifically standards, training, and monitoring, to develop an effective and approvable CCDF Plan.
This health and safety guide provides a voluntary baseline for healthy and safe operations of child care homes and centers serving tribal CCDF-eligible families.
Understanding and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 in Tribal CCDF Programs Webinar Series
This three-part webinar series on Understanding and Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 in Tribal CCDF Programs is being held by the Office of Child Care to understand the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Tribal communities.
Office Hours for Tribal CCDF Lead Agencies
The office hours series consists of eight facilitated virtual sessions that were organized around immediate TA topics requested by Tribal Lead Agencies.
Key CCDF resources, contact lists, regulations, program instructions, and guidance. Topics include CCDF administration, financial management, and reporting.
Eight resource pages, each on a key topic area for AI/AN CCDF grantees: consumer education, leadership and coordination, health and safety, quality improvement, subsidy eligibility and equal access, fiscal management, construction and major renovation, and New Administrators’ resources.
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In August and September 2017, NCTECD hosted a series of regional Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) final rule cluster trainings. The trainings provided...
In August and September 2017, NCTECD hosted a series of regional Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) final rule cluster trainings. The trainings provided...
This webinar was hosted by the National Center on Tribal Early Childhood Development on July 25, 2017. The presentation provided an overview of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Final Rule regulations on coordination for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) CCDF grantees. It...
This webinar was hosted by the National Center on Tribal Early Childhood Development on July 18, 2017. The presentation provided an overview of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) final rule regulations on quality improvement activities for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) CCDF...
This webinar was hosted by the National Center on Tribal Early Childhood Development (NCTECD) on June 27, 2017. NCTECD staff provided an overview of Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administration and the implications of the 2016 CCDF Final Rule for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN...
This webinar was hosted by the National Center on Tribal Early Childhood Development on July 11, 2017. The presentation provided an overview of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) final rule regulations on health and safety for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) CCDF grantees. It...
This guide outlines the many important skills, tools, and strategies needed by Tribal CCDF Lead Agency staff to implement a monitoring program and meet the variety of challenges they will encounter in their work. This training guide includes monitoring and enforcement policy guidelines,...
This guide outlines the many important skills, tools, and strategies needed by Tribal CCDF Lead Agency staff to implement a monitoring program and meet the variety of challenges they will encounter in their work. This training guide includes monitoring and enforcement policy guidelines,...
This training guide looks at the responsibilities of Tribal CCDF Lead Agency staff and elected tribal leaders. Leaders must ensure that all child care facilities they fund and operate provide safe, healthy, and high-quality care. It also covers development and implementation of a monitoring and...
What does quality child care mean to you?
- Well-trained, caring and responsive teachers
- A safe and healthy environment
- A place where children will develop and flourish
It’s all those things and more. Research has shown that high quality child care in...