Presenters at a program briefing described updated requirements and timelines for a state family assistance subsidy program, including a new attestation and monthly certification process and a November application intake with an evaluation scheduled for February 2026.

At the start of the session, Speaker 1 — identified in the transcript only by that label — explained the meeting format and said the presentation would "parler des mises à jour" for the family assistance program and available technical assistance. Speaker 1 said programs will be required to submit a monthly certification tied to enrollment averages and that the program’s allocation will be annualized by multiplying the monthly amount by 12.

Why it matters: The changes affect how much subsidy a provider may receive and how often they must certify enrollment and eligibility. Speaker 1 emphasized the calculation method and three components used to determine allocations: enrollment‑adjusted capacity, the monthly certification, and a standardized allocation method for different program types.

Key timelines and requirements
- Applications and certifications: Speaker 1 said programs should submit certifications in November, with a scheduled evaluation of attestations in February 2026.
- Monthly reporting: Programs are required to submit monthly certifications; the presenter described a process that will recalculate allocations based on updated enrollment since November 2024.
- Use of funds: The transcript includes the statement that "seullement 15 pour 100 de la subvention" is realized for a subcomponent related to workforce investment; Speaker 1 framed that as a limitation on how a portion of funds may be used.
- Voluntary participation: Speaker 1 said participation in the attestation/CCFA process is voluntary for providers.

Eligibility and provider rules
Speaker 1 outlined eligibility as income‑based for families and said providers accepting assistance must meet licensing, safety and payment requirements. The presenter distinguished independent family providers from those working through a centralized system, noting administrative support is available to help with enrollment and documentation.

Documentation and payment process
Speaker 1 described a three‑step operational flow: initial contact and resource lookup by ZIP code, collection of required documents (with guidance on exemptions and supporting letters), and a final signed agreement leading into invoicing and payment. The presenter said payments depend on completed paperwork and certification.

Funding and next steps
Speaker 2 (first appearing later in the transcript) summarized that funds come from available education department sources and other education funds, and said staff will return the proposal to a committee for budget consideration. The session closed with an appeal to providers and stakeholders to take the certification process seriously to secure allocations.

Quotations from the session (as spoken in the transcript)
"nous attestation... nous faire les certifications chaque mois" — Speaker 1, describing monthly certifications.
"ça c'est un nouveau attestation et loi" — Speaker 1, referring to the new attestation requirement.
"Prendre au sérieux" (paraphrase) — Speaker 2, urging stakeholders to follow the process and noting the item will return to committee.

Outstanding questions and clarifications
- Reported funding amount unclear: the transcript includes a spoken numerical phrase rendered as "nous quatre-cent-soixante-quinze 1000000 de dollars," which is ambiguous in the record; the presenters did not otherwise clarify an exact total dollar figure in the transcript. The article therefore does not assert a precise total and reports the amount as unclear.
- Details on exact eligibility thresholds and licensing categories were described in general terms during the presentation but specific income cutoffs or licensing code numbers were not stated in the transcript.

What happens next
According to the presenters, certifications should be submitted in November, an evaluation of attestations will take place in February 2026, and staff will bring budget and committee recommendations back to the appropriate oversight group for further action.