The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Child Care and Preschool

Oct 27, 2022 - Figure 1 Child Care and Preschool Budget (Dollars in Millions) Bridge program for foster children 58 Care for Children With Severe Disabilities 2 Non ‑Proposition 98 General Fund 1,945 1337 57.0 a Reflects administration ’s revised estimates for CalWORKs Child Care and budget appropriation for all other programs. b Does not include $9.6 million provided to community colleges for certain child
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The 2021-22 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - The state subsidizes child care and preschool through several programs, serving an estimated 415, 000 c hildren. The vast majority of children participate in programs currently administered by CDE, while DSS administers two programs. 2020 ‑21 Budget Authorized the Transition of Child Care Programs and One Nutrition Program From CDE to DSS.
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A Review of Child Care and Preschool Program Flexibilities in Certain Counties

May 13, 2021 - Implementing the flexibilities also c an be administratively complex for providers. For example, a provider that operates in two counties with different eligibility criteria must ensure it is in compliance with both sets of rules (the statewide eligibility for the non-pilot county and the pilot eligibility for the pilot county).
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