Weigh In: Comment Period on CCAP Closes June 5

May 31, 2017

The period to make comments about proposed changes to the Child Care Assistance (CCA) Program is coming to an end.

June 5 is the last day the Alaska Department of Health & Social Services will accept written comments about proposed changes related to the CCA program rates, enrollment authorization, family contribution toward care, and continued participation. To learn more about the proposed changes, view the online public notice.

thread commends the State of Alaska for proposing these changes that will allow more families to qualify for assistance and support providers at a higher rate. View thread’s 2017 Policy Fact Sheet on Child Care Assistance Eligibility and Provider Payment Rates to learn more.

Submit your comments to the Department of Health & Social Services, Child Care Program Office, 3601 C Street, Suite 140, Anchorage, AK 99503, no later than 5 p.m., on June 5, 2017. Additionally, the Department of Health & Social Services will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 269-4536 and by electronic mail at [email protected].