Tribal Child Care Capacity Building Center's Resource Bulletin
The Tribal Child Care Capacity Building Center’s Resource Bulletin provides key information on a variety of critical topics to support Tribal Lead Agencies in meeting the requirements of the Child Care and Development Fund final rule. Each quarter, check here for useful resources and tools on topics most relevant to Tribal Lead Agencies.
Resource Bulletin August 2023: OCC Request for Information
TCBC’s Resource Bulletin provides critical information to Tribal Lead Agencies on the Office of Child Care (OCC), Administration for Children and Families, formal request for information (RFI) on the child care requirements, regulations, and processes for Tribal Nations that administer the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program. The Resource Bulletin includes links to the Tribal RFI and opportunities to join the conversation and provide comments.
For data on this topic, see here: August 2023 Data Email
Resource Bulletin June 2023: COVID-19 Funding Essentials
TCBC’s Resource Bulletin highlights information to support Tribal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agencies to obligate and liquidate remaining Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CRRSA), and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funds. The Resource Bulletin provides some additional background on the allowable uses of the COVID-19 relief funding streams as well as some relevant topics to explore.
For data on this topic, see here: June 2023 Data Email
Resource Bulletin March 2023: Trauma-Informed and Responsive Care
TCBC’s Resource Bulletin provides key resources and tools to assist Tribal Lead Agencies with embedding trauma-informed and responsive care practices in their early childhood education programs. The Resource Bulletin includes links to critical tools, webinar presentations, and infographics from TCBC's national partners to support Tribes in this work.
For data on this topic, see here: March 2023 Data Email
Resource Bulletin January 2023: FY 2023-2025 Tribal CCDF Plan Development
TCBC’s Resource Bulletin provides additional resources and tools to assist Tribal Lead Agencies as they complete their FY 2023-2025 Tribal CCDF Plan. The Resource Bulletin compiles links to Program Instructions from the Office of Child Care, virtual training webinars, and Office Hours presentation slides for easy access by Tribal Lead Agencies completing their FY 2023-2025 Tribal CCDF Plans.
For data on this topic, see here: January 2023 Data Email
Resource Bulletin September 2022: FY 2023-2025 Tribal CCDF Plan Development
TCBC’s Resource Bulletin provides key resources and tools to assist Tribal Lead Agencies as they complete their FY 2023-2025 Tribal CCDF Plan. The Resource Bulletin includes links to the Program Instructions from the Office of Child Care, webinars, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and other tools from TCBC's national partners that may assist Tribal Lead Agencies in completing their FY 2023-2025 Tribal CCDF Plans.
For data on this topic, see here: September 2022 Data Email
Resource Bulletin June 2022: Triennial Child Counts for Tribal Lead Agencies
TCBC’s Resource Bulletin provides key resources and tools to assist Tribal Lead Agencies as they conduct their triennial child count. The Resource Bulletin includes links to the Office of Child Care’s Child Count Program Instruction and other critical guides, webinars, and FAQs to support Tribes through this process.
For data on this topic, see here: June 2022 Data Email
Resource Bulletin March 2022: American Rescue Plan Stabilization Funds
TCBC’s Resource Bulletin provides key resources and tools to assist Tribal Lead Agencies in the exploration and implementation stages of ARP Act spending. The Resource Bulletin includes critical guides, webinars, FAQs, and other tools on ARP Act topics such as allowable uses of funds, flexibility in spending, obligation and liquidation periods, reporting, sustainability of initiatives, and much more related to ARP Act funding.