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Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.

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Announcements

June and July Redeterminations – Job Search

The Care 4 Kids Program will allow a job search as a temporary approved activity for families whom lost their job or have been furloughed from work during COVID-19, and who are up for redetermination during the months of June and July 2020. Families will need to submit their redetermination packet and PPA with the date of their job loss or furlough before the end of your redetermination period. If they are determined eligible, a half-time certificate will be issued for care.

COVID-19 Stabilization Payments

Based on the OEC Memo 13, Care 4 Kids issued the reconciliation payment to providers on Thursday, June 18, 2020. This payment will cover any gap in Care 4 Kids payments for the service month of April to ensure providers receive a full level of funding for April 2020. Please click on the FAQ link below for more information. https://www.ctoec.org/covid-19/covid-19-care-4-kids-guidance/

Coronavirus Information and FAQ’s

We want to provide you with answers to some questions and concerns from Care 4 Kids families and providers. Please click on the two FAQ links below. Care 4 Kids FAQ’s – https://www.ctoec.org/covid-19/covid-19-care-4-kids-guidance/ OEC Child Care FAQ’s – https://www.ctoec.org/covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-faq/ OEC COVID-19 Memos – https://www.ctoec.org/covid-19/memos/ For more information regarding child care as it pertains to the coronavirus situation, click here, Child Care during the Coronavirus Crisis

Walk In Service Suspended

To ensure the health and safety of our clients and staff, Care 4 Kids will be suspending walk-in services for all clients until further notice due to COVID-19. Please submit documents via mail, fax or upload, and contact us at 888-214-5437 with any questions.

Public Charge Fact Sheet

Effective February 24, 2020, there are new standards regarding “public charge” laws to identify people who may depend on government benefits. For more information, please click below on the Fact Sheet.

Exciting News from Care 4 Kids for Family Child Care Providers

As a part of the Connecticut State Employees Association (CSEA-SEIU Local 2001) Union Agreement with the Office of Early Childhood (OEC), all active Care 4 Kids licensed family child care providers and unlicensed relative providers will receive retroactive payments for provider rate increases. The retroactive payments are effective October 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Providers eligible for the retroactive payments are those who: Were an active Care 4 Kids provider on July 1, 2019; Provided service to at least one Care 4 Kids child on July 1, 2019; and Received payment for care provided anytime during the period October … Continue reading

Good News!!! Income Eligibility has increased for Current C4K Families at Redetermination

Care 4 Kids has a second income eligibility limit of < 65% of state median income (SMI) to families whose redetermination date is 10/01/2019 and beyond. This means that a family can stay on the program if they meet all program eligibility requirements and their new income remains less than 65% SMI at redetermination. To qualify your family must: Currently be on Care 4 Kids assistance. Have an income less than 65% SMI. What’s SMI? The State Median Income looks at your income and family size in order to figure out if you are eligible. Use this chart https://www.ctcare4kids.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SMI-19-20-xls.pdf to … Continue reading

Good News!!! Reimbursement for Mandatory Registration Fees

Effective October 1, 2019, Care 4 Kids providers, excluding unlicensed relatives, that charge a mandatory registration fee to families can request reimbursement for the registration fee during the child’s eligibility period. Providers should download the revised Parent Provider Agreement (PPA) form to request this reimbursement.

Summer Parent Provider Agreement Form

The 2020 Summer Parent Provider Agreement (PPA) form is now available. Click on Forms located at the top of this page.

Mandatory Provider Orientation and Annual Training

All Care 4 Kids providers are required to complete mandatory provider orientation and annual training as required by federal law. Click here for the Provider Requirements

Provider Orientation and Training

Provider Orientations are mandatory training for all home based Care 4 Kids providers. There are also a variety of trainings offered through the Office of Early Childhood Quality Improvement System.