equal-access-provider-options-for-parents

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not provide grants or contracts for direct services for infants and toddlers, for children in underserved geographic areas, and for children with disabilities, as required by 98.30(b)(1). (Plan Questions 4.1.1c and 4.5.1i). Please note the Lead Agency has an approved waiver for this requirement through August 1, 2026. Overall Target Completion Date: 01/01/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 CCDF Team will work with Social Finance business consultants and OEC’s Early Care and Education team to develop a 3-5 year CCDF strategic plan which will include all new federal rule changes including development of a contracting pilot for direct services for an identified populations in the federal rule. The pilot will support the OEC’s vision to integrate all state and 05/30/2025 federal funding streams to create one point of entry for families. 2 CCDF team will work with Deloitte, IT consultants, to complete any system changes to support contracting pilot. 06/30/2025 3 Select eligible child care providers to participate in contracting pilot. 08/30/2025 4 Train selected provider on CCDF rules and contract requirements. 10/30/2025 5 Contracts executed. 01/30/2026