Supplemental Rate Payments for Family Child Care Providers
In accordance with the agreement between Child Care Providers United (CCPU) and the state, supplemental rate payments for licensed family child care home and license-exempt (family, friend and neighbor) providers who serve children receiving subsidies are being issued consistent with a methodology established by CCPU. The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC) is the entity selected to issue these payments to providers.
One-time payments were issued to eligible family child care providers in Spring and Summer 2022. In addition to the one-time payments, eligible providers will also receive monthly payments during Fiscal Year 2022-23 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).
Payment Amounts
Starting in late August, monthly payments for July 2022 - December 2022 were issued in the following amounts:
- Small licensed family child care provider: $750 per month
- Large licensed family child care provider: $900 per month
- License-exempt child care provider: $125 per month
Starting in January, monthly payments for January 2023 - June 2023 will be issued in the following amounts:
- Small licensed family child care provider: $875 per month
- Large licensed family child care provider: $1050 per month
- License-exempt child care provider: $150 per month
Payment Eligibility
- Licensed providers who cared for one or more children receiving state-subsidized child care for at least three months from March 2022 to August 2022. Licensed providers must have an active license.
- License-exempt (family, friend, and neighbor) providers who cared for one or more children receiving state-subsidized child care in June, July and August 2022.
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Providers can fill out this form by January 4, 2023 to verify their eligibility.
Instructions to Receive Monthly Payment
- To receive your monthly payment, you must complete a W-9 form (the FoundationCCC will email eligible providers with a personalized link to the form).
- Providers can also fill out this form by January 4, 2023 to verify their eligibility.
- If you already completed a W-9 form to receive the one-time payment issued in Spring/Summer 2022 or prior monthly payments, there is no need to complete another one unless you want to update your payment method.
- After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation email. There is no need to take further action or submit any additional documentation.
Payment Timeline
- If you submit complete information and a W-9 form by the January 4th deadline, or if you completed a W-9 already, you can expect to receive your first payment on or after January 25, 2023.
Need Assistance?
- Call the Child Care Providers United Supplemental Pay Helpline at (916) 980-8998. Representatives are available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST with interpretation services as needed.
- You can also email childcareproviderpay@foundationccc.org
Visit the Foundation for California Community Colleges webpage for more information.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Survey
These payments are funded in part by federal ARPA Stabilization funds. The state is required to collect data from providers on how these funds were used in order to comply with federal reporting requirements. Please visit the CDSS ARPA Survey webpage to complete and submit the survey. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact CDSS at CCPB@dss.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the supplemental rate payment?
Pursuant to the agreement between the State of California and the Child Care Providers United (CCPU) union, and Assembly Bill (AB) 131 (Section 264), $289,000,000 in funding through June 2023 is available through reimbursement rate supplements to support eligible family child care providers in addressing equity in child care provider pay and increasing reimbursement rates. This supplemental pay was distributed in a one-time payment to eligible providers in fiscal year (FY) 22-23, to be followed by monthly payments to eligible providers in the next fiscal year.
I received an email about the supplemental rate payment. How do I receive my payment?
Follow the instructions in the email to verify your contact information and preferred method of payment (check or direct deposit), and provide a W-9. Complete information must be provided in order to receive payment. If you already completed a W-9 form to receive the one-time payment issued in Spring/Summer 2022 or prior monthly payments, there is no need to complete another one to receive the monthly payments unless you want to update your payment method.
Who is eligible to receive a payment?
- Licensed providers who cared for one or more children receiving state-subsidized child care for at least three months from March 2022 to August 2022. Licensed providers must have an active license.
- License-exempt (family, friend, and neighbor) providers who cared for one or more children receiving state-subsidized child care in June, July and August 2022.
- Providers can fill out this form by January 4, 2023 to verify their eligibility
How do I know if I have cared for a child receiving state-subsidized child care services?
If you cared for a child receiving subsidies from one of the following programs administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) or the California Department of Education (CDE), you have cared for a child receiving state-subsidized child care:
- CalWORKs Stage 1 Child Care Program
- CalWORKs Stage 2 Child Care Program (C2AP)
- CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program (C3AP)
- California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP)
- California Migrant Alternative Payment Program (CMAP)
- Migrant Child Care and Development Program (CMIG)
- General Child Care and Development Program (CCTR)
- Family Child Care Home Education Network (CFCC)
- The Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children (Bridge Program)
- California State Preschool Program (CSPP)
If you are not sure which services the children in your care are receiving, please ask the agency that issues your reimbursement. Please note that federal programs not administered by the CDSS or CDE, such as Head Start, Migrant Seasonal Head Start, or military child care programs, do not provide eligibility for these payments.
If I am eligible, when will I receive a payment?
The next round of monthly payments will start on January 24, 2023.
How do I find out if I am eligible to receive a payment?
If you remain eligible and have already completed the W9,
you don't have to do anything. If you are newly eligible for the next round of
monthly payments (January 2023-July 2023), you will get an email with a
personalized link to complete their W9. If you do not receive an email but
believe you meet the eligibility requirements, you they will need to reach out
to the Foundation of California Community Colleges to submit proof of
eligibility. You can contact them at 916-980-8998 or by emailing
childcareproviderpay@foundationccc.org
How much will I receive?
Monthly payments will be issued in the following amounts through July 2023:
- Small licensed family child care provider: $875
- Large licensed family child care provider: $1050
- License-exempt child care provider: $150
Who is the Foundation for California Community Colleges and why am I receiving the payment from them?
The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit auxiliary partner to the California Community Colleges. The organization’s work benefits colleges, students, and communities, and aims to promote more equitable outcomes for all Californians. Recognizing the Foundation’s statewide reach, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has contracted with them to issue and distribute the supplemental rate payments.
Is the payment taxable?
If the total amount of payments you received during the tax year exceeds $600, it is taxable. Child care providers eligible for payment will be directed to a portal to complete tax information to receive the payment.
I have not received notification about the payment but believe I am eligible. Who can look into this for me?
If you believe you are eligible for the monthly payment based on the eligibility description, but did not receive the email with a personalized link, you may not be eligible, or Foundation CCC may not have a valid email address on file. Please contact the Foundation to inquire about your eligibility.
I received the email with a personalized link stating that I am eligible, but I need assistance with the form or need to request a change to my name.
Please call the Child Care Providers United Supplemental Pay Helpline at (916) 980-8998. Representatives are available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST. Please note that the helpline is experiencing higher than average wait times.
I’m an eligible provider and submitted W-9 information to Foundation CCC last year. Do I need to submit my W-9 information again?
All providers eligible for the Supplemental Rate Payments must submit their W-9 information by completing the form through the unique link sent. If you completed a W-9 form for the one-time supplemental rate payment issued in Spring/Summer 2022 or a prior monthly payment, you do not need to complete a new form to receive the monthly payments. If you completed a W-9 form for stipends, you will need to complete a new one to receive the monthly supplemental rate payments. By completing the form through the unique link sent via email, your W-9 will be auto-generated for you.