CDNFS COVID-19 Fiscal Updates

Previously distributed Child Development and Nutrition Fiscal Services (CDNFS) COVID-19 guidance issued through the Early Learning and Care Division's email distribution list.

August 13, 2021 Fiscal Year 2021-22 Family Fee Waiver Augmentations
This letter serves to provide information to CDE contractors about Family Fee Waiver Augmentations.

June 28, 2021 Stipend Allocations for Preschool and Child Care Programs
This letter serves to provide information updates to CDE contractors about stipend allocations for preschool and childcare programs.

February 16, 2021 Hazardous Pay and Stipends for Employees funded with Early Learning and Care Contracts
This letter serves to provide information to CDE contractors about requirements pertaining to Hazardous Pay and Stipends.

November 23, 2020 Interim Guidance on the Distribution of Federal Funds to Support State Subsidized Childcare
This letter serves to provide information to CDE contractors about additional federal funds for state-subsidized early learning and care programs, interim guidance, the CDE implementation plan for these funds, and a detailed timeframe for all pending allocations.

Questions: Jenny Tran | jtran@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-8326

Last Reviewed: Thursday, June 27, 2024

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