Public Workshop - Child Care - Nevada Division of Welfare ...
Public Workshop - Child Care - Nevada Division of Welfare ... Public Workshop - Child Care - Nevada Division of Welfare ...
Ms. Rosaschi asked if all the areas of input had been discussed. There are many ideas on the boards. She asked if there were any more ideas to include. John Connelly said a short term goal is to put the program back together again. He said the providers did not have any problems until the Division started moving the program around. He stated he spoke to Assemblyman Arberry, told him the move was made prematurely and without authorization. Assemblyman Arberry told him he will look at the issue closely. However, changes will not happen until June, as the legislature will have to approve changes. Mr. Gilliland said whether or not the staff transfer is approved by the legislature, the move would still have happened. The move is being done for economic reasons. The contract was for UNLV to provide employment services to DWSS for the Child Care Program. Mr. Connelly said he believes the efficiency rate at UNLV is over 90% and will fall due to these moves. Mr. Gilliland reiterated nothing has changed over the last few years about how direction is received from UNLV and the Division. He offered to continue to discuss this issue with Mr. Connelly after the meeting. Ms. Rodriguez asked since classes will continue at the West Washington Office, who will pay for the building and where the funding come from. Mr. Gilliland replied the state is leasing the building from UNLV and the state will only lease the portion of the building used for educational purposes. The landlord can make the rest of the building available for anyone who has a need for the lease. Ms. Sherwood asked since there is a budget shortfall, are subsidies being paid and distributed to unlicensed facilities being considered for cuts. Mr. Gilliland replied if there are recommendations on how to modify current rate structure, it should be addressed by the Advisory Board. Mr. Stagliano said including unlicensed facilities gives parents the freedom of choice to choose their providers. There are specific guidelines for unlicensed providers to follow in order to receive subsidy payments. Ms. Chappel added there is a federal mandate which gives parents their choice of providers and in order to get the federal funding, the state must follow the federal mandates. In response to a question about the availability of a list of different facilities to call the caseworkers, Mr. Stagliano replied he will try to have it completed in the next few days along with ZIP codes for each office and the phone numbers for the eligibility workers. Ms. Myers commented the Division is assuming the parents work in the same area they live and asked if a family has the need to become eligible for the program, shouldn’t they be able to access the most convenient location. Mr. Gilliland agreed and said it was a good idea and it was added to the short term goals. Ms. Myers suggested the same for classes. Mr. Irish stated it is a difficult climate to be in at the moment and he appreciates the fact DWSS is doing the best job possible with what has been given to work with. He said DWSS has to make some difficult choices and believes this is a sincere effort to address the concerns of the providers and the community. 10
Ms. Rodriguez asked for another meeting in about two months and it was suggested to hold it in the evening. Ms. Chappel suggested having the meeting in May. Mr. Gilliland stated by holding the meeting in May, he is confident the Child Care Advisory Committee structure will be complete. Ms. Chappel agreed. The consensus is to hold evening meeting in May in Las Vegas. Mr. Gilliland stated he will be sure to attend. Mr. Gilliland thanked to audience for their participation. Everyone made the meeting better by sharing their ideas and plans for the future. He hopes to get more input from the community about the program at the next meeting. Hearing no further comments, Mr. Gilliland thanked those in attendance for their comments, suggestions and participation. He closed the public workshop at 12:15 p.m. 11
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Ms. Rodriguez asked for another meeting in about two months and it was suggested to<br />
hold it in the evening. Ms. Chappel suggested having the meeting in May. Mr. Gilliland<br />
stated by holding the meeting in May, he is confident the <strong>Child</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Advisory<br />
Committee structure will be complete. Ms. Chappel agreed. The consensus is to hold<br />
evening meeting in May in Las Vegas. Mr. Gilliland stated he will be sure to attend.<br />
Mr. Gilliland thanked to audience for their participation. Everyone made the meeting<br />
better by sharing their ideas and plans for the future. He hopes to get more input from<br />
the community about the program at the next meeting.<br />
Hearing no further comments, Mr. Gilliland thanked those in attendance for their<br />
comments, suggestions and participation. He closed the public workshop at 12:15 p.m.<br />
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