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May 2021 Newsletter
Vol X. Issue 5

Special Announcement
Important Message from the Division
 
Child Care and Development Fund
Public Hearing: June 7th 

The South Carolina Department of Social Services serves as the Lead Agency responsible for the administration of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).  The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 requires that each state develop a State Plan to be implemented during a three-year period (FY 2022-2024).  The Plan describes how the CCDF program will be administered and must be submitted to the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Children and Families no later than June 30, 2021.
 
In addition, the Lead Agency is required to conduct a public hearing prior to submitting the State Plan.  The hearing will be held on June 7, 2021 from 3:00PM – 4:30PM.  You must register below to join the meeting.  The webinar ID is 166-511-387.
 
A draft copy of the FY 2022-2024 State Plan will be available at www.scchildcare.org on May 26,2021.  Please contact Michelle.Bowers@dss.sc.gov or call 803-898-7307 regarding the State Plan. Written questions or comments should be submitted to Tameka Pauling at Tameka.K.Pauling@dss.sc.gov by close of business on May 28th.
Register for Meeting

Circle Time
Support for Early Childhood Businesses and Parents
 
CACFP Waivers for
COVID-19 Relief
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) has been granted a nationwide waiver by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to allow participating child care homes to claim all meals served to enrolled children at the highest reimbursement rate (Tier 1 rate), regardless of the home’s location in the state. This waiver is effective July 1, 2021 and will end June 30, 2022. The waiver will also allow participating afterschool programs to receive reimbursement for eligible meals and snacks at the free rate, regardless of the afterschool program’s location in the state. Additional information on the above waiver and other waivers can be found by clicking below.
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Register for Free SC-CCR&R Trainings Using
SC Endeavors Registry 
Marketing Strategies and Tools 101
Dates: 6/3/2021 & 6/10/2021 at 6:30pm
2 hrs of Program Admin  
Director’s 102:Time Management
Date: 6/15/21 at 6:30pm
2 hrs of Program Administration 
Developing Child Portfolios in the Classroom 101
Dates: 6/17/21 & 6/24/21 at 6:30pm
2 hrs of Professional Development
To register for any of these trainings or find more, please visit the SC Endeavors Registry. 
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Support Your Staff Using Reflective Supervision
 Reflective Supervision is a trauma informed practice that reduces secondhand trauma, decreases staff turnover, reduces staff bias, ensures best practice, increases practitioner knowledge, improves practice, and increases job satisfaction, efficacy and responsiveness. South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association’s (SCIMHA’s) Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative (RSLC) teaches the essential elements of reflective supervision and much more. 
Register
Beginnings SC: Free Hearing Screenings,
Trainings and Survey
Beginnings SC is back in the office in-person and have begun to reschedule the screenings cancelled due to COVID. If you would like to have them come and provide free hearing screenings to the children at your center, please complete the scheduling form. They have also resumed free, in-person,  SC Endeavors-approved trainings on-site, but will continue to offer virtual trainings as well. You can reach out to info@beginningssc.org to request more information.

They have sent out a survey asking about hearing screening practices around the state. If you already conduct hearing screenings in your program, please consider completing their survey on screening practices.
Request Free Hearing Screenings
Complete Survey

Line Leaders
Early Childhood Educators Recognized as Child Care Heroes
 
Aja Sherred
Family Child Care, Greenville 
Aja Sherred was nominated as a Child Care Hero by parents of children enrolled in her family child care program.  The parents celebrated Mrs. Sherred by presenting her with flowers, gift card, treats and partnered with ABC Quality to present her Child Care Hero certificate and banner.    
“I appreciate her helping us during COVID-19 because I worked in health care.  Aja always made sure to take temperatures every day. She always kept us updated with any changes.  She’s Awesome!" -Chris & Kelsey Brantley 

“I would like to nominate Aja as a Child Care Hero!  She’s great with the children, loves and care for them as her own.  I can trust that my son is in great care while I work and especially during this time during COVID-19. She remained open and for that I’m truly grateful.”  -Kamisha Smith

Share Your Story!
We are looking to hear your story of supporting families and children in your community.  Parents, co-workers, businesses, and community members can share their Child Care Hero story!
 
Submit your Child Care Hero story to:
Sherrie Dueno, M.Ed. ECMH-E® 
sherrie.dueno@dss.sc.gov
Nominate a Child Care Hero
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