SEPECC Meeting 9:00 Welcome & Quiet Reflection 9:05 OCDEL & - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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SEPECC Meeting

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Agenda:

9:00 Welcome & Quiet Reflection 9:05 OCDEL & ELRC Updates 9:35 Funding Update 9:40 Advocacy Skill Building 9:55 Planning for Reopen 10:25 Wrap-Up 10:30 Small Group Discussion The meeting will begin in:

WE STAND TOGETHER

A STATEMENT FROM NAEYC AND SEPECC LEADERSHIP

NAEYC Position Statement: Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education

KAREN GRIMM-THOMAS C-KGRIMMTH@PA.GOV DIANE GETZINGER - PHILADELPHIA DGETZINGER@CARINGPEOPLEALLIANCE. ORG

Updates from OCDEL and ELRCs

ELRC UPDATES

Payment through June 30 All licensed providers (open or closed – mandatory or voluntary) will be paid through June 30, 2020 (service period) based on enrollments as of March 13, 2020. The only enrollments that will “fall off” will be when the family becomes ineligible for one of the following reasons:

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Over income

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Loss of appeal

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Child turns 13

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Family moves out of PA

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Family assets over $1 million

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Intentional fraud

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TANF cases determined ineligible by the County Assistance Office Parents can also request to be removed from the subsidy program, but would have to reapply if/when care is needed again. This means that payments are now guaranteed through July 20th. Parents who need care because their program is currently closed should contact their ELRC. While we cannot process a “transfer” at this time, we can pay a second provider for care. Closures for fiscal year 2020-21 Late last week, OCDEL shared materials for this annual mailing with ELRCs We will have an update next week to report how each ELRC is collecting closures, deadlines, etc. We understand how much you have on your plate, and are here to support you through this. When you get your mailing, please reach out if you have questions.

ELRC UPDATES

CARES Updates The deadline for submitting Attestations is June 22, 2020 for all counties. LATE SUBMISSIONS: There is no guarantee of payment if the Attestation is received after June 22nd. Providers who apply in time will take priority on receiving payments. APPEALS: Programs who are appealing the determination that they are not qualified to receive funds should include a copy of their attestation when they file their appeal.

ELRC UPDATES AND CARES CONTACT INFO

Region 15 – Delaware County

Preferred Method: e-mail to elrc15caegrants@phmc.org Payment Date: Between June 22 and June 30, 2020 Questions: Tammy Jolaoso (267) 773-4400

Region 16 – Bucks County

Preferred Method: e-mail to elrc16@cscinc.org Payment Date: Between June 22 and June 30, 2020 Questions: Angie Somogyi 215-486-2524 or elrc16@cscinc.org

Region 17 – Montgomery County

Preferred Method: e-mail to elrcregion17@pa.gov Payment Dates: June 19, 2020 and June 26, 2020 Questions: elrcregion17@pa.gov

Region 18 – Philadelphia County

Preferred Method: e-mail to ELRC18providers@caringpeoplealliance.org Payment Date: June 30, 2020 Questions: Diane Getzinger, (267) 504-4179 or dgetzinger@caringpeoplealliance.org

Region 19 – Chester County

Preferred Method: e-mail to ELRC19Grants@phmc.org Payment Date: June 30, 2020 Questions: Betsy Vassallo – bvassallo@phmc.org or 215-606-7328

Funding Update

FUNDING UPDATE- FEDERAL Grants can be used for:

 Personnel costs, including premium pay,

employee benefits, and employee salaries.

 Sanitization and cleaning, personal

protective equipment, and other necessary equipment.

 Training and professional development

related to health and safety practices.

 Fixed costs, including mortgage

• bligations, rent, utilities, and insurance.

 Mental health supports for children and

employees.

 Modifications to child care services as a

result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Other goods and services necessary to

maintain or resume operation of the child care program, or to maintain the viability of the child care provider.

FUNDING UPDATE- STATE

 $51 million of the CARES funds will be distributed mid-month  Remaining $55 million are held for time being  Senator Browne's bill PASSED, awarding:

 $116 million to stabilize child care providers  $9 million for to help stabilize Pre-K and Head Start providers,

including offering summer programs if it is safe to do so

FUNDING UPDATE: PHLPREK

Shirlee Howe shirleeh@pccy.org PCCY

Advocacy Skill Building

WWW.STARTSTRONGPA.ORG/TAKE-ACTION * SEND ART * WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR *

WHY EVERYONE SHOULD VOTE IN THE PRIMARY

 With fewer people voting, every vote carries

more weight.

 Primaries separates the stronger candidates

from weaker ones.

 They may feature important ballot measures.  Primary voters are generally older and whiter,

not representative of the full voting population.

 Primary voters are also more partisan than

general election voters, which is how fringe candidates end up in the general.

WHY EVERYONE SHOULD VOTE IN THE PRIMARY

 Even if a candidate loses the

primary, the winning candidate may adopt some of their platform to appeal to more voters.

 Primaries help determine where campaigns

and parties will put attention and resources towards the general election.

 Every time you vote, it builds the habit.

THE PRIMARY IS PART OF BEING IN A PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY. IT’SYOUR RIGHT. USE IT.

DID YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION YOUR MAIL IN BALLOT WAS RECEIVED?

From: RA-voterregstatcert@state.pa.us Date: May 29, 2020 at 9:37:37 AM EDT Subject: Your Ballot Has Been Received Dear JACQUELINE M GROETSCH, Your ballot has been received by BUCKS County on 05/29/2020. Your ballot status has been updated to reflect your official ballot has been received timely and recorded. Please note: You are no longer permitted to vote at your polling place location now that you have returned your ballot timely. If you have questions about your ballot, please contact BUCKS County at (215) 348-6163. Thank you ****Please do not reply to this email.****

Council District Location

Address Date

District 1

Philadelphia City Commissioner's Office 520 N. Columbus Boulevard 19123

District 2 Tilden Middle School 6601 Elmwood

Avenue 19142

District 3 Lucien Blackwell

Library 52nd and Sansom Streets 19139

District 4 Hillside Recreation

Center 203 Fountain Street 19128

District 5 Council President's

District Office 2815 Ridge Ave, Ste B 19121

District 6

Councilperson Henon's District Office 6730 Torresdale Avenue 19135

District 7 Harrowgate PAL

Center 851 E Tioga Street 19134

District 8 Councilperson Bass

District Office 4439A Germantown Avenue 19144

District 9 West Oak Lane

Library 2000 Washington Lane 19138

District 9 Wadsworth Library

1500 Wadsworth Avenue 19150

District 10

Councilperson O’Neill’s District Office Bustleton Ave & Bowler Streets 19115

BALLOT DROPOFF LOCATIONS *BALLOTS DUE 8 PM*

 Bucks 

The Lower Bucks Government Services Center, 7321 New Falls Road, Levittown

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The Bucks County Administration Building, 55 E. Court St., Doylestown

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The Upper Bucks Government Services Center, 261 California Road, Quakertown

 Chester  601 Westtown Rd, West Chester, PA

19382.

 Delaware  The county will have drop-off boxes

• utside at polling locations, so voters

won't have to go inside. There will also be a mobile collection at retirement homes.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BALLOT DROPOFF LOCATIONS

 Ballots are due by 8 p.m. June 2  Norristown - One Montgomery

Plaza – Walk-up drop-off 425 Swede Street, Norristown, PA 19401

 Green Lane - Green Lane Park –

Drive-up drop-off 2144 Snyder Road, Green Lane, PA 18054

 Lansdale - Montgomery County

Community Connections Office – Drive-up drop-off 421 West Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446

 Pottstown - Montgomery County

Community College Pottstown Campus – Drive-up drop-off 101 College Drive-South Hall, Pottstown, PA 19464

TAKE ACTION!

 Take a few moments to think about

what your staff and families need to cast their ballot today.

 www.vote411.org &  https://ballot.seventy.org/  Share what you did in the chat box to

inspire and encourage others!

Planning for Re-Open

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: GIVING OF SELF PARTNERSHIP

SHIRLEY SCATIFFE gospchildcare@gmail.com KADEEM LAWRENCE kadeeml96@gmail.com

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: M & L LEARNING CENTER

LINDA WASHINGTON baby19140@aol.com

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS: SHANE’S 1 & SHANE’S 2 THE AVENUE

NICOLE REGALBUTO shanes.avenue@gmail.com MARIA REGALBUTO mmorroni110@gmail.com

SEAN PERKINS SEAN.PERKINS@PHILA.GOV PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Guidance from the City of Philadelphia

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Five Critical C Constituencies

Support Agencies Providers Teachers/Staff Parents/Guardians Children

Purpose

Create and execute a collaborative and adaptable plan that provides the structures needed to re-open childcare through FY21 that best meets:

• Regulatory requirements
• Family needs
• Provider needs

Reopening C Childcare i in Five ( (5) 5) P Phase ases

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Phase 5

2020-21 School Year August & Sept

Phase 4

Preparation for 2020-21 July & August

Phase 3

During Code Yellow Mid June-July

Phase 2

Preparation for Code Yellow Currently

Phase 1

Stay at Home Order March 17

• Establish health/safety protocols
• Collect, analyze, and share clear

information with critical constituencies

• Stakeholder feedback (surveys and other

counties)

• Provide sufficient time for providers to

prepare staff and physical spaces and communicate with families

• Consider trauma-informed approaches
• Identify solutions to procure PPE
• Build supports for the workforce to

return and sustain necessary services

• Continue summer learning opportunities

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Phase 2 Preparing to Reopen Childcare

Effectively collaborate to ensure childcare reopens successfully Current Status

RESOURCE SHARING

 https://www.firstup.org/covid-19  SEPECC Companion Tool  Sample Re-Opening Checklist

FREE WEBINAR- TOOLS TO EVOLVE YOUR COVID-19 CHILD CARE STRATEGY

• Tue. June 2nd 12:00-1:30PM

The CDC Foundation is hosting a virtual seminar that will introduce child care providers across settings to a new tool for identifying and mitigating risks in child care programs.

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Discuss how the virus works and spreads

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Share a process that can help you analyze the risks in your unique settings

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Work through some relevant scenarios with public health experts Featured speakers:

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• Dr. Judy Monroe, CDC Foundation President and CEO

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Governor Mike Leavitt, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services

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Representatives of facility-based and home-based child care providers

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...and more!

Please register in advance using this link: https://info.leavittpartners.com/cdcf_childcare_onlineseminar

FREE WEBINAR- SOCIAL DISTANCING IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION: FEASIBLE OR IMPOSSIBLE?

• Tue. June 2nd 12:00-1:00PM

 Do you have questions regarding social distancing in your early care and education

program? Join this one-hour chat discussion to review the CDC guidance for early care and education programs and provide practical strategies for implementation in a variety of early care programs.

 Registration link https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1322240&tp_key=120a2ca

7cd&cid=1eb002340789686da8613be93ea3f1cc

 The registration link can be used for both the live event and on-demand viewing. The

recording will be available to watch on-demand starting 30 minutes after the event ends until June 15, 2020. Because access to the live event is limited and the session may be full, we recommend watching the webinar on-demand.

SEPECC CALL AND COVID-19 RESOURCES

WWW.FIRSTUP.ORG/COVID-19 TO BE ADDED TO THE SEPECC NEWSLETTER E-MAIL: REBECCA.TYRRELL@FIRSTUP.ORG Karen Grimm-Thomas - c-kgrimmth@pa.gov

Diane Getzinger-dgetzinger@caringpeoplealliance.org

Elizabeth Farwell-Ozer - elizabeth.ozer@firstup.org Jackie Groetsch – jackie.groetsch@firstup.org Shirey Scatiffe – gospchildcare@gmail.com Kadeem Lawrence – kadeeml96@gmail.com Linda Washington – baby19140@aol.com Nicole Regalbuto – shanes.avenue@gmail.com Maria Regalbuto – mmorroni110@gmail.com

BREAKOUT GROUP DISCUSSION

We will break out into randomly assigned small groups for discussion from 10:30-11:00 for all who wish to join. Please discuss the following questions in your small groups.

 What tools are available to help you plan to reopen?  Which one(s) will be most helpful to use at you plan for reopening?