Public Workshop - Child Care - Nevada Division of Welfare ...

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
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