August 23 Child Care Provider Updates During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Division of Early Care and Education (DECE) will send updates to everyone who has subscribed to the DCF Child Care listserv. This Week is Application Week for CCC Stabilization Payment Program Round 2 Don’t delay! Start your Round 2 Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program Round 2 application today! You will need to upload documentation (child attendance and staff records) for the August Count Weeks of August 7-20. This application period is August 22 – September 2. Read the new Application Guide for step-by-step instructions on submitting your application for the two payment programs. Important Reminders You must complete and submit a new initial application to be eligible for ongoing monthly payments for Round 2. If you applied in July, much of your information will be copied to the new application. Be sure to review this information carefully and update as needed when submitting the new application. You must upload child and staff verification documents with your initial Round 2 application. Child Care Counts Información en español. Reminder: DECE is Hiring Multiple Positions DCF/Division of Early Care and Education (DECE) is hiring. Policy and Comms Specialist, in the Bureau of Operations and PlanningThis project position will serve as a principal program and policy analyst and will consult with and advise leadership regarding multiple large federal grants currently being implemented by the department. The deadline to apply for this position is today, August 23. The Operations Section Manager is a professional supervisory position for providing management, supervision, coordination, and leadership in the implementation of regulatory activities and quality assurance of child care programs within the Bureau of Early Care Regulation. The deadline to apply for this position is August 24. DCF offers flexibility for predominantly remote work, and staff can report to any of the DCF offices. View all open DCF positions at Wisc.Jobs.