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Child Care Subsidy Policy October 1, 2024 97 The CCR&R case manager will provide information regarding the initial registration process. A member of the agency’s Professional Development Team will make every effort to assist with the delivery of the WV STARS information. 9.3.4.1. The CCR&R Staff will notify the potential provider that additional required Health & Safety Training will be delivered via WV STARS. 9.3.5. Child and Adult Care Food Program The CCR&R case manager will provide information regarding the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The CCR&R will notify the Child and Adult Care Food Program Representative so they will have the opportunity to be present to explain the program. 9.3.6. WV Birth to Three The worker should provide information on WV Birth to Three. Birth to Three is a statewide system of services and support for children under age three who have a delay in their development, or may be at risk of having a delay, and their family. The Department of Human Resources, through the Bureau for Public Health and the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health, WV Birth to Three, as the lead agency for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), assures that family centered, community-based services are available to all eligible children and families. 9.3.7. WIC The worker should provide information on WIC. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC was established in 1972, as a pilot project following a national survey that found anemia and inadequate growth to be common among American children in low-income families. In 1974, WIC was established as a discretionary program, available throughout the United States. WIC is primarily funded through the United States Department of Agriculture. It is administered by the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services. 9.3.8. Zoning The CCR&R should add zoning information and contacts to the orientation session as applicable by area. 9.3.9. List of Child Care Regulatory Specialists The CCR&R should include a list of local child care regulatory specialists and contact numbers. 9.3.10. CCR&R resources: A. Training. B. Behavior Support Consultant. C. TRAILS.