Providers with questions about state-mandated training, educatonal exemptions and staff training requirements (CDA, FCCPC, and Director's Credentails) should referr to the DCF Child Care Training Information Center (CCTIC). A team of CCTIC Specialists are available Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to answer questions concerning Florida Child Care Professional Certificate, Director's Credentials, and other training concerns. CCTIC contact information is:
Department of Children and Families Child Care Training Information Center (CCTIC)
Phone: 1 (888)-FL-CCTIC (888-352-2842)
FAX: (850) 922-9156
E-mail: CCTIC@thechildrensforum.com
Florida KidCare is the state’s children’s health insurance program for uninsured children under age 19. It includes four different parts, or programs: MediKids, Healthy Kids, Children's Medical Services and Medicaid. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which program your child may be eligible for based on age and family income.
Hillsborough Kids, Inc. is a non-profit agency created out of a three-year community planning process specifically to perform the duties of Lead Agency in the Community Based Care project in Hillsborough County. HKI offers services for the abused and neglected children and their families is performed by a network of local community based agencies (Northside Mental Health, Children's Home Inc., Children's Home Society, Camelot Community Care, Mental Health Corp.) that are also governed by community Boards of Directors.
The Afterschool Alliance surveyed over 1,400 Florida after school programs on how the economy was affecting their programs and communities. Here's what they said:
Go to www.afterschoolalliance.org to read more!