Event
May 21, 2024
1:00 pm
Public hearings will give stakeholders an opportunity to comment on the draft of the proposed Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan. Information gathered during these hearings will be used to help finalize the content of the State’s CCDF Plan.
WHAT: TDHS Child Care Services Program will conduct two (2) public hearings (via WebEx) to receive comments on the state's proposed Child Care and Development Fund Plan to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families for funding the Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2027.
The Child Care and Development Fund provides funding to state programs that offer assistance to families with low-income through subsidized child care, activities and services to improve the quality and availability of child care, and the regulation of child care agencies throughout the state. Services are provided either directly by the state or through contracts with local governments and non-profit agencies.
WHEN/ WHERE: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 via WebEx
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Central Time - Click here to access the Child Care Public Hearing
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Central Time - Click here to access the Child Care Public Hearing
MORE: Information concerning the hearings or comments/questions about the draft plan may be sent to CCDFPlan.DHS@tn.gov.
Comments on the proposed draft of the CCDF State Plan will be accepted until 5:00PM Central Time on May 28, 2024 at: https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/ccdf2025_2027_draft_comments
The draft proposal is posted at the TDHS CCDF State Plan 2025-2027 webpage at:
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/child-care-services/ccdf-state-plan-2025-2027.html.
Any individual with a disability who wishes to participate in this public meeting should contact DHS in person, in writing, or by telephone at least 10 days prior to the public meeting date to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation.