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Certificate that provides information about the choice of providers

Certificate that provides information about the quality of providers Certificate not linked to a specific provider, so parents can choose any provider Consumer education materials on choosing child care Referral to child care resource and referral agencies Co-located resource and referral in eligibility offices Verbal communication at the time of the application Community outreach, workshops, or other in-person activities Other. Describe: Lead Agency website: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Care-Parents.aspx and http://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Licensing-Home-Page.aspx

4.1.3 Child care services available through grants or contracts. Effective Date: 10/01/2018

a) In addition to offering certificates, does the Lead Agency provide child care services through grants or contracts for child care slots (658A(b)(1))? Note: Do not check 'yes' if every provider is simply required to sign an agreement to be paid in the certificate program. No. If no, skip to 4.1.4. Yes, in some jurisdictions but not statewide. If yes, describe how many jurisdictions use grants or contracts for child care slots.

Yes, statewide. If yes, describe: i. How the Lead Agency ensures that parents who enroll with a provider who has a grant or contract have choices when selecting a provider:

ii. The type(s) of child care services available through grants or contracts:

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