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Child Care Subsidy Policy October 1, 2024 117 CHAPTER 13: CHILD CARE STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES 13.0. Overview Child care services designed to make child care more affordable, more available and of higher quality are provided through multiple agencies. Staff from the West Virginia Department of Human Resources, Division of Early Care and Education, DoHS Child Care Regulatory Staff, and six Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies all contribute to the overall effectiveness of the program. Each of these entities has specific responsibilities and assignments. In addition, the agencies coordinate their efforts through the regional Child Care Quality Teams located in each of the six service delivery areas established for resource and referral territories. 13.1. Division of Early Care & Education – Child Care & Quality Initiatives Staff. The West Virginia Department of Human Resources, Division of Early Care & Education staff is responsible for overall administration of the child care program including: 13.1.1. Management of federal and state funds. 13.1.2. Development and interpretation of policy. 13.1.3. Policy training and technical assistance. 13.1.4. Coordination with other state and local early childhood programs. 13.1.5. Development/implementation of quality initiatives. 13.1.6. Development of standards for child care programs. 13.1.7. Establishing provider payment rates and income guidelines. 13.1.8. Development of forms and computer support systems. 13.1.9. Communication/collaboration with federal, state, and local level agencies involved in child car or related early childhood programs. 13.1.10. Legislative responsibility for program. 13.1.11. Development of contracted services and monitoring. 13.1.12. Case consultation upon request. 13.1.13. Coordination of WV Pre-k program with Department of Education. 13.1.14. Approval of county WV Pre-k plans; and