June 27 Child Care Provider Updates

NOTE: due to the Tuesday, July 4 holiday, the listserv message will be moved to Wednesday, July 5.

Child Care Counts June Application Period is Closed

The latest payment program application period is closed. Applications for the June Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program are being reviewed. Providers will be notified of their eligibility for funds by July 14, 2023, via a payment letter uploaded to the Child Care Provider Portal.

The next update/application period is July 22-30, 2023. See the Child Care Counts Calendar for future Count and Application Weeks.

Spending Deadline Reminder

All Stabilization Payment Program funds must be spent within 120 days from the date of the payment letter.

If you need assistance, please email DCFDECECOVID19CCPayments@wisconsin.gov or call and speak with a Support Center Specialist at 608-535-3650.

Child Care Counts Información en español.

Partner Up! Program Evaluation Now Available

Project Growth is one of many initiatives DCF has introduced to stabilize our communities’ child care systems and bolster Wisconsin’s economy. To date, $30 million has been invested in businesses, communities, child care programs, and families through Project Growth and its two grant programs: Dream Up! and Partner Up! Now that two cohorts have been awarded for each grant program, DCF has partnered with KW2 to conduct an evaluation of both grant programs. These findings were released preliminarily in October 2022 and the final report for Partner Up! is now available as well.

 

July 6 ECHC Webinar – Scrapes, Scratches, & Owies: Simple Wound Care in Early Childhood

Summertime can bring skinned knees and small scratches. How should early childhood care and education providers respond? Kiddos are bound to have simple wounds that can be addressed in care. Come learn how to safely and confidently respond to these situations. Kelly O’Connor (Registered Nurse & ECHC Health Consultant) and Dr. Dipesh Navsaria (Pediatrician & ECHC Director) will facilitate this 60-minute webinar. Time will be available following the presentation for live question & answer.

Join the ECHC, a Registry Training Sponsored Organization, in exploring best health & safety practices for early childhood care & education, while having the opportunity of free continuing education credits for early childhood providers.

July 6 at 1 p.m.
Registration Link

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DECE is Hiring Multiple Positions

DCF/Division of Early Care and Education (DECE) is hiring.

  • The Bureau of YoungStar, Special Projects and Federal Initiatives Unit, is recruiting to fill a Program & Policy Supervisor This position will be responsible for supervisory management and leadership support to positions within DECE. The selected candidate will work across divisions and the Administrator’s Office, creating and refining program policies and procedures for quality initiative programs and will make recommendations regarding other new federal initiatives to align with division and bureau goals and efforts. The deadline to apply for this position is July 4.
     
  • The Bureau of Early Care Regulation is recruiting to fill a Licensing/Certification Specialist position in Wisconsin Rapids. This position will evaluate, license, and monitor assigned child care programs (family child care, group child care, day camps) to determine compliance with regulations established by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in order to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of the children being served. The deadline to apply for this position is July 13.

The Department of Children and Families offers excellent benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment, with many positions having the ability to work primarily remote. To learn more, view all open DCF positions, and to apply, visit Wisc.Jobs.