SEIU and The Helen Miller Member Education & Training Center (METC) will present its history of supporting home child care providers. The purpose of this orientation shall be to introduce The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), appreciate its mission and purpose, learn from the perspective of experienced home child care providers. Review key program requirements and how to meet them, review program guidelines and the expectations of parents and home child care providers. Also, discuss useful resources and tools to navigate the child care system in Illinois to strengthen the child care workforce. This orientation training is for all home child care providers (Licensed/Family Friends & Neighbors).

This training will cover:

• The Role, Responsibilities, and Rights of providers
• Overview the child care assistance program
• Review tools and resources providers
• Practice Networking Skills

Upon completion of the 4-hour training, you will be receive a $90 stipend. This training is a new benefit in our union contract. We will be touring the State of Illinois to offer this orientation in person, stay tuned for more information.