September 7, 2022

Family Resources Newsletter – September 2022

Dear CDA Families,

Digital access is an important part of society today. In fact, most people rely on technology to manage important day to day activities, such as completing schoolwork, finding employment, working from home, and accessing government or other types of assistance. Digital access provides the opportunity for us to interact and communicate with others quickly. However, not everyone has the tools or access that this digital society provides.

While it is not a new concern, COVID-19 magnified the pre-existing gap when schools and businesses were forced to shut down and many students and workers had to quickly transition to distance learning and remote work. Before the pandemic, many people without technology relied on public places and local organizations, such as libraries to access the tools they needed to complete school assignments or apply for employment or other types of assistance. When these places closed, many people were left disconnected. Unfortunately, the gap between those who have digital access and those who do not describes the digital divide and those without digital access are at a disadvantage for educational, economic, and social opportunities.

In response to the digital divide, CDA developed the Connected Families Program and partnered with several community-based organizations to help families overcome digital barriers. The program provides assistance to digital access, training, and other resources to eligible families enrolled in the Alternative Payment program.

If you are interested in enrolling in our Connected Families Program where one of our Family Resource Specialists will work with you to access digital equipment, training, and/or other resources that meet your individual needs, please contact us at familyresources@cdasd.org.

Below are some important resources to help you get and stay connected:

Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.

You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.

San Diego Futures Foundation (SDFF)
SDFF is a nonprofit organization that provides access to digital equipment, education, and resources. In partnerships with SDFF, CDA hosts ongoing digital literacy workshops to help participants enhance their digital literacy skills. Find out more and register for upcoming sessions at https://cdasd.org/workshops/.

Computers 2 Kids (C2K)
C2KSD responds to this digital disparity and the real-world demand for computer literacy through its Technology Assistance Program that recycles and refurbishes used computers and delivers them to families in need. C2K also provides each recipient with education, training and technical support necessary to achieve success. Learn more: https://www.c2sdk.org/

Access 4 All
Helps provide digital access and resources to the community by providing free Wi-Fi and internet access as well as laptop use at select library locations. Learn more: https://www.sandiego.gov/sdaccess

Everyone On
Provides various resources on low-cost internet services and other digital access. Learn more: www.everyoneon.org

San Diego District Attorney’s Office
A variety of parent resources available, including protecting children online.
Learn more: www.sdcda.org/preventing/protecting-children-online/resources

Upcoming Workshops

We have FREE workshops all year round:

  • September 8th (Spanish Session): Alfabetización Digital: Sincronizar el Calendario y la Aplicación Teams en Outlook
  • September 20th (English Session): Childhood Lead Poisoning
  • September 27th (Spanish Session): Envenenamiento Infantil por Plomo

Click the button below for more information and register today:

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For individualized assistance with resources or referrals, please contact our Family Resources Team via the contact form on our workshops page:

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CDA Reimbursement Schedule
Family is authorized with a variable schedule

Variable schedules are reimbursed for the actual care hours provided that are within the hours authorized. The reimbursement will not exceed the amount billed by the provider or the full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) RMRC listed on the certificate for child care services. CDA will not reimburse for child absences, provider holiday or closure days on a variable schedule. If the full billed/invoiced amount is not paid, the parent is responsible for the difference directly to the provider.

Reimbursement of provider non-operation days/holidays

The number of reimbursable provider holidays and/or non-operation days is limited to a maximum of 10 days per fiscal year. Once these allowable limits are exceeded, reimbursement will be prorated for future closure days.

Reimbursement of registration fees, material fees, insurance fees

Fees for registration, material and/or insurance may be reimbursed if the current reimbursement amount does not exceed the Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC). Reimbursement of these fees is limited to one (1) per child, per fiscal year and will be made in a single payment when requested on the child’s attendance record.

Note: For providers with programs that have multiple fees in one year or where it has been determined that the reimbursement amount exceeds the RMRC, the excess fees will be the responsibility of the parent.

License-Exempt Providers

When child care is authorized for a total of 25 or more hours per week the Full Time Weekly RMRC will be used. When child care is authorized for a total of less than 25 hours per week the Part Time RMRC will be used.

View the State’s RMRC by County See the full Program Guidelines

Congratulations! You may be eligible for CDA’s program.

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We’re sorry, you may not be eligible for CDA’s program.

If you would like to receive a personal eligibility screening, please complete the form below:

We’re sorry, it appears you may have different need for child care services than those listed.

To receive a personal eligibility screening, please call us at: (619) 427-4411 ext. 1400