Island residents invited to Child Care Development Fund public hearing
The Department of Public Health and Social Services Division of Children’s Wellness announces a Public Hearing regarding the Child Care Development Fund Biennial State Plan will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Public Hearing will be held In the DPHSS Division of Senior Citizens Conference Room located at 130 University Drive, Suite 8, Castle Mall Building in Mangilao.
The meeting will also be held on Zoom can be viewed using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87995261844.
The CCDF Public Hearing will also be livestreamed through the DPHSS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GuamDPHSS.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to update the proposed CCDF State Plan for the period of Oct. 1, 2024 through Sept. 30, 2027.
The CCDF State Plan outlines how Guam is able to apply for monies from the CCDF. The state plan is also the primary method the Administration for Children and Families uses when determining if a state or territory is in compliance with local and federal law regarding child care.
The information gathered through this Public Hearing will allow for Guam and the federal government to track and assess progress, and determine if there is a need of any technical assistance.
The state plan also provides an opportunity for the DCW to document and share planned approaches, goals and vision pertaining to child care within the next three years.
The public may obtain a copy of the draft CCDF plan by emailing childcare@dphss.guam.gov, calling (671) 735-7256, or by visiting https://guamchildcare.com/.
Those needing special accommodations may contact Ms. Samantha Torres, Administrative Assistant, at (671) 735-7256, or through email at samantha.torres@dphss.guam.gov.