Austin Childcare Provider's Network
ACPN
CSFA Number: 444-84-2909
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
444
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
ACPN proposes a series of cohorts that addresses three challenges for childcare programs and their staff to increase quality and stabilize childcare programs.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
**Legislative Add-on GRF**
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
Austin Childcare Providers Network proposes a pilot that addresses three challenges for childcare programs and their staff to increase quality and stabilize childcare programs. First, creating a pathway to higher education credentials and degrees by enrolling childcare providers/staff in a Child Development Associate (CDA) cohort program. Second, developing a family childcare home cohort that supports completion of the National Association for Family Childcare Accreditation (NAFCC). Third, a series of best business practice trainings that ensure childcare owners have the knowledge and skill to conduct their businesses with sound financial and business acumen. No NOFO - leg add on
UGA Program Terms
33.1 Program Manual and 33.2 Program Attachment, if applicable
Eligible Applicants
Individuals;
Applicant Eligibility
Non-for-profit
Beneficiary Eligibility
childcare providers in center and home settings
Types of Assistance
Training
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
All pre-requirements must be completed.
Application Procedures
N/A
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
Reimbursement based on expenditure reports submitted monthly
Deadlines
FY23-7/1/2022-6/3/2023
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
TBD
Uses and Restrictions
N/A
Reports
Program Plan, budget documentation, expenditure workbook, quarterly reports as required by GATA for program performance and financial reporting.
Audits
Article XV-15.1 Audits as listed in UGA
Records
Article XII-12.1 Record Retention as listed in the UGA
Account Identification
0001 444 80 4400 4700
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
TBD
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
GATA rules and regulations
Regional or Local Assistance Location
TBD
Headquarters Office
5701 W Division Street Chicago, IL 60651
Program Website
https://www.austinchildcare.org/
Example Projects
Completion of the National Association for Family Childcare Accreditation, training on Creative Curriculum, the companion assessment and best practices in kindergarten transition, creating a pathway to higher education credentials and degrees by enrolling our childcare providers/staff in a cohort program that focuses on the essential prerequisites
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSCI06229-FCSCI06229 | AUSTIN CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NETWORK | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 300,000 |