Technical Assistance and Consulting
This category focuses on expanding access to quality childcare centers through a variety of support services, including:
This category focuses on expanding access to quality childcare centers through a variety of support services, including:
Modes of Service Delivery:
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Offer in-person, virtual, or group technical assistance sessions, adaptable to the needs of licensed and license-exempt Child Care Providers.
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Provide a train-the-trainer model and ensure staff are equipped to deliver support effectively.
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Maintain timely records of technical assistance provided, including type, duration, and language of service.
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Manage requests for technical assistance and ensure coordination of services.
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Translation and Interpretation Services
Service Documentation and Monitoring:
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Ensure the hiring and retention of qualified staff familiar with grant requirements.
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Monitor subcontractors where applicable to ensure quality control.
Staff and Subcontractor Management:
Community and Provider Outreach:
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Engage in ongoing outreach and marketing of TA services using materials approved by DCYF.
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Inform providers of their right to receive services at no cost.
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Assist providers in complying with grant terms, conditions, and reporting requirements.
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Offer consultation on understanding grant expectations from the application stage through the post-award phase.
Compliance and Reporting
Comprehensive Technical Assistance (TA) Services:
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Provide community-based support to help Child Care Providers understand the purpose of grants, navigate the application process, and access the online grant application.
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Assist providers with spending of awarded funds, managing receipts, and complying with grant terms.
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Offer support for grant reporting, auditing, and compliance.
Culturally Responsive Technical Assistance:
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Provide services in multiple languages, including but not limited to Spanish, Somali, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, and English.
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Offer oral interpretation and written translation services to meet the needs of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Child Care Providers.
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Ensure TA is culturally responsive and offered in the providers' primary language.
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