DHS appreciates child care providers staying open to provide quality, safe care to Iowa’s children during this critical time. While not often included with first responders, the service you provide is critical. Thank you for your public service.
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The health and safety of children, family and childcare providers is of the utmost importance. Childcare programs provide an essential support for working families. At this critical time, we need to ensure childcare for essential workforce, including healthcare, first responders and critical infrastructure, which includes food production, food service and grocery workers.
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DHS continues to work diligently on providing support to assist child care programs in remaining operational.
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DHS is extending all QRS ratings through May 31, 2020. Child Care Assistance payments will continue at your current QRS rate through May 31, 2020.
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While the Department of Human Services (DHS) is not recommending the closure of child care programs, it is important that they understand the scope of closures as they work to understand the needs of families in our communities.
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Child Care Assistance (CCA) billing policy update from the Department of Human Services (DHS).
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