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Elyah Thomas, Concerned Citizen Linda Vanacore, YMCA of Southern Nevada Edith Wynn, New Levels Child Care Rachel Pugh, New Levels Child Care Rochelle Wynn, New Levels Child Care Dr. Michael Thompson, Child Care Association of Nevada Debra Sherwood, Small World Barbara Stewart, Treasure of Faith Child Care Tonya Coover, Calvary Christian Learning Academy Eileen Kaplan, Concerned Citizen Karen St. Antoine, Creative Kids Karen Harvey, Concerned Citizen Bernadette Sigars, Babyland Wendy Blakeney, Happy Days Preschool Erica Erb, Acelero Learning Anna Clark, Boys & Girl’s Clubs of Southern Nevada Kevin Smedley, Clark County Division of Family Services Pam Meador, YMCA of Southern Nevada William John Winn, New Levels Shirley Cordova, Kids Cove Helen Anderson, Concerned Citizen Dr. Jeff Gelford, UNLV Anna Hopper, Variety Early Learning Center Ruby Collins, Variety Early Learning Center Brandie Heisel, Toddler Towne Alisa Sigman, Toddler Towne Nicole Ovesada, Safe House Karen Garcia, Sunrise Children’s Foundation Maria Santana, Sunrise Children’s Foundation Larry Cry, Concerned Citizen (name may be incorrect – illegible) Phil Irish, Creative Beginnings Karen Best, Boys & Girl’s clubs of Las Vegas Mayra Carpio, YMCA of Southern Nevada Sonya Harris, Boys & Girl’s club of Las Vegas Diba Hadi, UNLV Bonnie Hart, Kids R Kids #4 Robin Tolkach, Cinderella Child Care Maria Bonilla, Concerned Citizen I. INTRODUCTION: Mr. Gilliland opened the Public Workshop at 10:00 a.m. He then asked everyone to sign in to ensure there is an accurate record of those in attendance. He explained this 2
public workshop came about due to concerns expressed at the DWSS Board Meeting and the Joint Legislative Money Committee hearing on the DWSS budget. He said the Division is taking steps to enhance communication in southern Nevada with child care providers. The Division is working to develop a quality/education model with UNLV. He also stated the Child Care Advisory Committee is being resurrected within the next few months. A steering committee has been formed to find a good cross-section of the communities served. Mr. Gilliland said the Division is also working to reduce administrative costs, in order to have more money for child care services. He explained he would like input from everyone in attendance and all ideas will be considered. He introduced staff and described their duties. Mr. Gilliland then asked all case-specific questions be directed to Gary Stagliano after the meeting, since this meeting is to garner general input on the Child Care Program. He introduced Ms. Rosaschi who facilitated the workshop. II. COMMENTS ON THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM: Ms. Rosaschi explained she would like input from the audience. The steps for ideas were reviewed, beginning with long term goals; intermediate goals; short term goals; activities to reach the goals; measurement indicators by output; and input actions. She then reviewed and explained the Nevada Child Care Logic Model handout by subject and explained how each goal can be attained. In response to a question from an audience member, Mr. Stagliano explained the current purpose of care termination rules and discussed the possibility of a 45-day window to continue child care assistance eligibility to help the family get back on their feet. He also explained special consideration can be given on a case-by-case basis and requests are to be submitted to Mr. Allen. Ms. Rosaschi asked for long term program goals. Mirabal Rodriguez asked for an update on the implementation of the Nevada Child Care System (NCCS) and Mr. Allen explained the goal is for full implementation by April 1 st and staff is currently testing the system. He explained it has many advantages and Mr. Stagliano said the long term plan is to allow providers to balance the bills and send them in themselves. The system is currently being tested to avoid any interruptions in payments to the providers. The new system will allow the full array of statewide provider rates to be included instead of just those subsidy providers who answer the biennial questionnaire. Nancy McDonald asked if the forms will change and about the new locations. Mr. Stagliano said a letter listing all of the new locations has been sent to the providers in Southern Nevada. Ms. McDonald commented she has yet to be paid for January and Mr. Stagliano asked her to meet with him after this meeting to discuss her payment 3
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