8/29/24 ECEA Child Care Update for ALL Programs

https://www.coloradoecea.org/post/family-child-care-home-benefits-pilot-update

https://www.coloradoecea.org/post/state-building-initiatives

See the state plan if they are awarded the PDG B-5 Renewal Grant that is to be announced mid September.

Nearly 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don't meet nutritional guidelines, study says

Progressive tax plans falter on first day of Colorado’s special session - The Colorado Sun

Closed meetings and backroom negotiations ahead of Colorado’s special session frustrate open government advocates, lawmakers

'Sloth fever' with Zika-like symptoms spreads to US, CDC warns

Parvovirus or ‘slapped cheek disease’ is on the rise, CDC warns: Here’s what to know

FTC Takes Action Against Care.com for Deceiving Caregivers About Wages and Availability of Jobs on its Site, Impeding Cancellation Process

Insecure attachment to fathers linked to increased mental health issues and alcohol use

Gen Z Is Taking More Sick Days, Redefining Time Off From Work - Business Insider

State “enterprises” bypass TABOR, fuel state spending growth | News | coloradopolitics.com

Most Head Start teachers to see $10,000 salary jump under new HHS rule

Lakewood City Council approves ballot measure to permanently lift Colorado's TABOR limits - CBS Colorado

Regional minimum wage presentation on Sept. 3 in Lafayette

Adams County considering a local minimum wage

Head Start/Early Head Start Family Child Care Homes Participating in CCCAP. Federal Rule Change that Impacts Experienced and Large Homes.

FCCH providers doing Head Start or Early Head Start are limited to the 1:6 ratio. To operate an Experienced or Large license if they accept CCCAP, they would need a second staff when the 7th child arrives. We confirmed this with CDEC. The rule would amend that performance standards.

New Head Start Wage Support for Staff--New Federal Rules

Federal Register :: Public Inspection: Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming

HHS Strengthens Head Start by Requiring Higher Wages for Staff | HHS.gov

Interactive State Cost of Quality Calculator

https://www.costofchildcare.org/

How does CCCAP determine rates? --It's complicated but we've      got the details for you

See the slides and spreadsheets here: https://www.coloradoecea.org/post/cccap-info-fiscal-estimates-and-formula-explanations

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Contact dawn@coloradoecea.org to discuss your questions/concerns.