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DCF Child Care Training Information Center (CCTIC)

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 Dept. of Education - Office of Early Learning
The Department of Education/Office of Early Learning (DOE/OEL) works in collaboration with the Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education program.
Florida KidCare

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. (HKI)

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.

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Did You Know?

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:

  • Nearly 8 in 10 programs reported a loss in funding due to the recession, with 2 in 10 reporting significant loss that will cause cutbacks to the program or cause one or more sites to close.
  • 90% say more kids need afterschool in their community.
  • 69% Report that funding is down from 2 years ago.
  • Top significant barriers to participation are fees and transportation.

Go to www.afterschoolalliance.org to read more!

 

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