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Providers urge clearer special‑needs rate guidance; DCYF says rates will be backdated to application

Department of Children, Youth, and Families — Joint meeting of the Early Learning Advisory Council and Provider Supports Subcommittee · December 16, 2024
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Summary

Providers described inconsistent review panel expectations for special‑needs rate requests and asked for a one‑page guidance. DCYF said it will clarify web guidance and confirmed approved special‑needs rates are backdated to the family's application date.

Providers at the meeting described repeated delays and inconsistent requests from review panels when seeking higher special‑needs rates for children, leaving programs uncertain and sometimes paying extra staff without reimbursement.

Several providers urged DCYF to publish a concise one‑page guide describing exactly what the review panel expects (minutes, activity…

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