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: 08/01/2026 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 The Lead Agency is launching a Micro-Facility Pilot in early 2025. Each selected location will be eligible for up to 10 contracted slots to provide services to children in underserved geographic areas. 05/31/2025 2 The Lead Agency is currently working to develop models to determine supply and demand for CCDF vouchers in the state. Beginning July 2025, and each year thereafter, an assessment of needed supply will be determined and depending on fund availability, contracted slots will be used to boost supply for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities. The Lead Agency will be requesting a waiver to allow for the model to be developed and analysis completed. 08/01/2026