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2. Notice: Changes to Administrator Certification Program Fees Effective July 1, 2024
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4. Application Processing
5. Vendor Resources
6. Core of Knowledge Curricula

Notice:  Changes to Administrator Certification Program Fees Effective July 1, 2024

Changes to the Administrator Certification Program (ACP) fees were effective July 1, 2024.  These changes affect prospective and certified administrators of Adult Residential Facilities, Group Homes, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, and Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs and ACP training vendors. 

These increases were the last change to the ACP fees in accordance with the fee schedule established under Assembly Bill (AB) 135.  Please refer to Provider Information Notice PIN 21-11-CCLD – Changes to Administrator Certification Program Fees for more information regarding the changes to ACP fees. 

Administrators and vendors are encouraged to review this information to ensure that the correct fee amounts are being submitted.  See tables below for current vendor specific fee amounts.

Vendor Application Fees (Effective July 1, 2024)

 

Application	Fee Amount
Vendor Initial Application, Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP)	$210
Vendor Renewal Application (ICTP)	$210
Vendor Initial Application, Continuing Education Training Program (CETP)	$140
Vendor Renewal Application (CETP)	$140
Vendor Course Fees (CETP)	$10 per unit

 

The ACB has developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource for vendors. If you have any questions regarding fee changes, please submit your questions to ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.

Vendor Information – Application Processing

The ACB encourages vendors to submit vendor applications, course requests, change of instructor requests, rosters, etc., using the Vendor Automation Platform.   The platform allows vendors to track submissions and receive ACB notices confirming the transaction.

Registering to access the system is free and easy.  A one-time registration for your vendorship will be required upon your first use of service.  Registering for an account does not mean you are an approved vendor.

If you have questions or wish to share feedback on the Vendor Automation Platform, contact the Administrator Certification Bureau – Vendor Support and Review Unit at: ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.

Click the following link to register and sign-in to the platform:

Vendor Automation Platform

• For step by step instructions in using the service, see the following link for the Vendor Automation Manual
• Information on Credit Card Payments for Fees

Application Processing Fees

Credit card payments for application processing fees are only available for applications submitted online through the Vendor Automation Platform.  For any Vendor Applications or Request for Course Approvals submitted via postal mail, please send a check or money order with the corresponding Notice of Payment Information below.

• Use the following document to submit identifying vendor information with your payment:
  • Notice of Payment Information: Vendor Fees
  • Notice of Payment Information: Course Fees

Note:  Paper applications with identifying vendor information must be mailed to the ACB at:

CDSS – ACB
744 P Street, MS 9-15-807
Sacramento, CA 95814
ATTN: Vendor Support and Review Unit

If you have questions or wish to share feedback on the service, contact ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.

Vendor Resources

• Initial and Continuing Education Vendor Regulations
• Vendor Quarterly Course Schedule Notifications
• Vendor Application Guidelines
• Vendor Tool: Guide for Course Review
• Sample Course Outline
• Sample Certificate of Completion
• CCLD Provider Information Notices
• Forms

For general information or questions, contact the Vendor Help Desk:
ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov

Core of Knowledge Curricula

• Adult Residential Facilities
• Group Homes
• Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
• Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs