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This concurrent session was presented during the Office of Child Care’s 2019 Tribal Management Institute.
This session explored how policies and procedures, including those that support program accountability and integrity, can guide CCDF program financial management. Participants learned…
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic:
- Program Integrity and Accountability
- CCDF Program Integrity
- Policy, Procedures, and Systems
Group: Not Applicable
Standards are agreed-upon markers of quality established in areas critical to effective programming and child outcomes. Standards create a common definition of quality for child care providers, policymakers, and the general public and can be used as a consumer education tool for parents. Program…
Resource Type: Page
Topic/Subtopic:
- Quality Improvement
- Data Collection and Evaluation
- System Evaluation, Validation, and Review
- Financial Incentives for Quality Improvement
- Program Quality Standards
- Application of Standards
- Content of Quality Standards
- Quality Assurance and Monitoring
- Program Quality Assessment Tools
Group: Not Applicable
Programs can use this manual as a guide for their emergency planning process. Find the latest tools and resources to support children, families, and communities before, during, and after an emergency. An emergency may be a catastrophic natural event, like a hurricane, flood, or wildfire, or a man-…
Resource Type: Information Product
Topic/Subtopic:
- Protecting Children's Health and Safety
- Emergency Preparedness
- Preparedness
Group: Not Applicable
Welcome to the Fundamentals of CCDF Administration Resource Website. This website has been revised to reflect the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (CCDBG)of 2014 and the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) final rule—including its expanded purposes and impact on child care and on Lead…
Resource Type: Page
Topic/Subtopic:
- Leadership and Coordination
- CCDF Governance and Leadership
Group: Not Applicable
State early childhood leaders and other participants in systems building efforts at the state level should initiate and develop various relationships with individuals and organizations as potential partners, sustain these relationships, and periodically assess the need to initiate new strategic…
Resource Type: Page
Topic/Subtopic:
- Leadership and Coordination
Group: Not Applicable
Child care programs should plan and prepare for any emergency events (minor as well as catastrophic) that might impact them. A plan helps program staff ensure the safety of children and staff in an emergency. Emergency plans also promote continuity of care. Having a plan to restore business as soon…
Resource Type: Resource Guide
Topic/Subtopic:
- COVID-19
- Emergency Preparedness
Group: Child Care State Capacity Building Center
Lead Agencies are expected to be good stewards of the federal funds they are allocated and to ensure the highest level of integrity in managing those funds. The Office of Child Care works with states to ensure that funds are maximized to benefit eligible children and families.
Resource Type: Page
Topic/Subtopic:
- Program Integrity and Accountability
- CCDF Prevention and Detection of Fraud
- Policy, Procedures, and Systems
- Strengthening Internal Controls
Group: Not Applicable
The Grantee Internal Controls Self-Assessment Instrument (instrument) is designed to assist grantees in assessing how well their policies and procedures meet the Child Care and Development Fund's (CCDF) regulatory requirements in the areas of program integrity and financial accountability. These…
Resource Type: Tool
Topic/Subtopic:
- Program Integrity and Accountability
Group: National Center on Subsidy Innovation and Accountability
Program managers and staff frequently assess their program’s effectiveness informally: Are participants benefiting from the program? Are there sufficient numbers of participants? Are strategies for recruiting participants working? Are participants satisfied with the services or training? Do staff…
Resource Type: Page
Topic/Subtopic:
Group: Not Applicable
This resource compilation was developed for early care and education programs administered by Tribal Nations, Tribal consortia, and other entities that work with Tribal child care providers, Tribal Head Start or Early Head Start programs, and Tribal Home Visiting programs. These resources are…
Resource Type: Resource list
Topic/Subtopic:
- COVID-19
- Protecting Children's Health and Safety
- Emergency Preparedness
- Public Health Emergencies
- Recovery
- Response
- Supporting Families
Group: Office Of Child Care, Other HHS Agency