Community Resources for Children

Programs

1. Contracts CAPP, C2AP, C3AP: Alternative Payment Programs are intended to serve two primary purposes: (1) enable low to moderate income families to look for work, work, pursue an education or training program, and (2) support the early childhood development of children from said households. The Alternative Payment Program implements the guidelines issued by the California Department of Social Services to determine which families are eligible for a payment assistance voucher. Case managers assess eligibility, complete the enrollment process with families, and help them find child care that meets their needs. The Alternative Payment Program then reimburses the child care provider directly for the hours of eligible care authorized for the family. During FY 2024-2025, payment assistance was provided to 1,295 children and 869 families in these programs.

   $10,407,020 spent$9,011 earned by the program
   70% of program spending

2. COCP- Cost of Care Plus stipends are supplemental payments associated with each attendance log for services beginning December 2023. Implemented by CDSS via CCB 23-37 and CCB CCB 25-29, these supplemental per-child payments are based on each child care providers Region and Center Licensed, Family Child Care Home Licensed, or License-Exempt status.

   $2,468,078 spent
   17% of program spending

3. Quality Counts and Early Learning Programs:Quality Counts provides information, resources, and coaching to early care and education programs, including centers, family child care homes and informal caregivers serving children ages 0-5. The program goal is to enhance the quality of child care programs and to recognize the efforts of early childhood professionals to provide quality early learning and educational experiences to the children in our county. During 2024-2025, there were 41 sites participating in Quality Counts serving more than 521 children. Participants of Quality Counts develop quality improvement plans, receive individualized coaching, and have access to an array of free professional development trainings. They are also provided with incentives and materials to support their programs.Our Early Learning Programs provide families and caregivers with resources, activities, and support to foster childrens growth and development. These programs emphasize hands-on learning, developmental screenings, and empowering parents as their childs first teacher. Programs include the Toy Library and Early Learning Center A safe and enriching space where families and early childhood…

   $523,010 spent
   4% of program spending

4. Contract Stage 1: Stage 1 or CalWORKS Program: CalWORKS primary purpose is to enable eligible unstable families to accomplish their approved activity, so they can become self-sufficient over the long-term. The Napa County Self-Sufficiency Division determines which families are eligible for a payment assistance voucher. When a CalWORKS participant is eligible to receive child care services, a Stage 1 Authorization is sent to Community Resources for Children. CRC works with CalWORKS families to connect them to child care. The Alternative Payment Program then reimburses the child care provider directly for the hours of eligible care authorized for the family. During FY 2024-2025, CalWORKS payment assistance was provided to 73 children.

   $431,401 spent
   3% of program spending

5. APP Capacity & CCPU Support: As part of the 2022 Budget Act signed by Governor Newsom, funding was allocated to support APPs in activities including but not limited to: enrolling families, wrap around support for families, accurate data collection, and reporting on ARPA Stabilization Grants. As part of the Child Care Provider Union Collective Bargaining Agreement, CDSS allocated funds to support APPs necessary work to be in compliance with all CCPU agreed upon requests including: dues deductions and various incoming data requests. Total program expenses were $368,882.

   $368,882 spent
   2% of program spending

6. Contract CRRP: The Resource and Referral Program imparts information to parents about the full range of child care and early education options available to families. Parents/caregivers are provided with personalized child care referrals to licensed and license-exempt child care facilities within the county and receive counseling and resources on how to choose a child care program, licensing requirements and parental rights. The program also maintains data on the supply of and demand for child care in Napa County and provides technical assistance to existing and prospective child care programs. In 2024-2025 the Resource and Referral program received 3,593 requests for child care referrals. Total program expenses were $270,530.

   $270,530 spent
   2% of program spending

7. BRIDGE: The BRIDGE program provides child care vouchers, child care navigation services, and Trauma Informed Care Trainings and materials to children that are Napa County dependents and their child care providers when a child is placed out of the home. Child Welfare Services determines family eligibility and sends Community Resources for Children referrals for BRIDGE eligible foster families, resource families, or relative caregivers. The BRIDGE program prioritizes streamlined enrollments, continuity of care between placements, and TIC resource availability to providers. In FY 2024-2025 the BRIDGE program served 18 children. Total program expenses were $141,517.

   $141,517 spent
   1% of program spending

8. CDSS Stipends for BRIDGE, Stage 1, CAPP, C2AP & C3AP: Transitional Payments were sent on behalf of CDSS and signed bill SB 140. SB 140 determined a flat-rate amount for all child care providers based on April 2023 payments to child care providers. Centers were paid $3,000, large FCCHs were paid $3,000, small FCCHs were paid $2,500, and license-exempt providers were paid $500. Implementation instructions can be located on CCB 23-32. Total expenses were $62,435.

   $62,435 spent
   0% of program spending

9. Total Small Projects other program expenses were $58,837.

   $58,837 spent
   0% of program spending

10. Contracts CCIP: Our staff provide professional development through the Child Care Initiative Project contract and other grants to early childhood educators, including those who work at centers, family child care homes and as informal caregivers. Trainings included best practices in education (such as infant/toddler care, trauma-informed care, inclusion of children with special needs, and emergency preparedness), business fundamentals training (insurance, taxes and recordkeeping), wellness and peer support groups. Stipends were provided to 15 newly licensed providers who met certain eligibility criteria. In 2024-2025, we provided training and support to 92 adults. Total program expenses were $48,555.

    $49,335 spent
    0% of program spending

11. Total Napa Valley Vintners other program expenses were $23,913.

    $23,913 spent
    0% of program spending

12. CC-Expansion: The Child Care Expansion project supports prospective child care providers with starting their own child care businesses, with the goal to expand the supply of child care slots in Napa County. Prospective providers receive individualized coaching and resources from a licensing specialist to complete all of the training and licensure requirements, as well as to establish their child care programs. Stipends are awarded to those who successfully obtain their license. In 2024-2025, 15 providers received their family child care home license and opened their child care businesses, thereby creating 120 new child care slots. Total program expenses were $19,983.

    $19,983 spent
    0% of program spending

13. CHST: The California Health and Safety Training program provides reimbursements to current providers to cover the cost of required Preventative Health and Safety and CPR/First Aid training. In 2024-2025, 36 providers received funds. Total program expenses were $4,769.

    $4,769 spent
    0% of program spending

The 13 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $14,829,710.