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CARES 2.0 is launched!


What's New?
Great Expectations - click to download PDF

The report, Great Expectations---E3 Institute-San Jose State University Bachelor's Degree Cohort Program for CARES Participants in Santa Clara County
Read the Report (pdf)

5 Years of Learning
5 Years of Learning - click to download PDF

A Report on the First Five Years of Santa Clara CARES 2002-2006.
Read the Report (pdf)

A Policy Brief
SCC FIRST 5, E3 Institute, and Alameda County First 5 collaborated with the CSCCE/IIR to develop a policy brief that presents successes and challenges to offering educational opportunities to increase the quality of care for children in the two counties. Read the Brief (PDF)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please note: The answers to the following questions address CARES policies in Santa Clara County only.

Topics
California Child Development Permit
Tax Guidelines
Abbreviations Used
CDTC - Child Development Training Consortium
CTC - Commission on Teacher Credentialing
TCC - Temporary County Certificate



California Child Development Permit
Q1  What is the process to apply for a California Child Development Permit (permit)?
  Due to the reduction in funding to Santa Clara CARES, E3 is no longer providing California Child Development Permit services. Listed here are the agencies where you may call or log onto websites for permit assistance.

Q2  What are the fees associated with fingerprinting?
  If the applicant is a first time applicant s/he pays the fee of $78 and is reimbursed $56 by the CDTC. If the applicant has an expired permit (expired for three months or more) then the applicant pays $7 and will not be reimbursed.

Q3  What is the CDTC?
  The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) is a statewide program funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division (CDE/CDD) with federal Child Care and Development Quality Improvement funds. CDTC’s goal is to promote high-quality early education to California’s children and families by providing financial and technical assistance to child development students and professionals. Visit the website at www.childdevelopment.org

Q4  Where should fingerprinting be done?
  Contact Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) at www.childdevelopment.org

Q5  What is the CTC?
  It is the California State Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which issues and regulates documents such as teacher credentials and child development permits. Its stated purpose is to ensure integrity and high quality in the preparation, conduct, and professional growth of the educators who serve California’s schools. Visit the CTC website for further information: www.ctc.ca.gov/

Q6  How would an applicant obtain a permit if employed by Head Start, Parkway, or a school district in Santa Clara County?
  If an applicant works for Head Start, Parkway, or a school district in Santa Clara County, she may apply for a permit directly through the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE). Call the SCCOE at 408-453-6766 to make an appointment.

Q7  What are the requirements for a California Child Development Permit?
  The requirements may be obtained by visiting the Child development Training Consortium (CDTC) website at www.childdevelopment.org/cs/cdtc/print/htdocs/services_permit.htm or by phone at 209-572-6080. See the frequently asked questions document at the CDTC website at www.childdevelopment.org/cs/cdtc/print/htdocs/services_permit_faq.htm>

Q8  How long will it take to receive a California Child Development Permit?
  An applicant will receive an official Temporary County Certificate (TCC) within 4 weeks. The TCC authorizes the applicant to work in a publicly funded program and to apply for CARES, The process to receive an official permit from the CTC will take about 6 to 12 months. A renewal permit application submitted on-line takes approximately 2 weeks.

Q9  When upgrading a permit, must an applicant provide proof of earlier units or just those for the upgrade?
  An applicant must provide evidence of both earlier units and the new units to qualify for the upgrade. For further information on upgrading a permit, visit the Child development Training Consortium (CDTC) website at www.childdevelopment.org/cs/cdtc/print/htdocs/services_permit.htm or by phone at 209-572-6080. See the frequently asked questions document at the CDTC website at www.childdevelopment.org/cs/cdtc/print/htdocs/services_permit_faq.htm>

Q10  Why would early educators need a child development permit if her employer does not require it?
  Santa Clara CARES requires all participants to obtain a child development permit so that there is uniformity across the early childhood profession. Since private programs only require 12 units to be a teacher, and public programs require 24 units plus 16 GE, the permit levels provide a uniformity that is not otherwise apparent.

Q11  What are the requirements and limitations for renewing an Associate Teacher Permit?
  For information about permit renewals, visit the Child development Training Consortium (CDTC) website at www.childdevelopment.org/cs/cdtc/print/htdocs/services_permit.htm or by phone at 209-572-6080. See the frequently asked questions document at the CDTC website at www.childdevelopment.org/cs/cdtc/print/htdocs/services_permit_faq.htm>

Tax Guidelines
Q1  Why doesn’t E3 Institute deduct income tax from the CARES stipend checks?
  The E3 Institute cannot withhold taxes for people who are not employed by E3 Institute.

Q2  Is the CARES stipend check considered taxable income?
  Yes. The stipend check is considered taxable income and should be reported to the Internal Revenue Service.

Q3  How should CARES stipend recipients claim the stipends on their tax returns?
  CARES recipients should claim the stipend as "other income." (Box #3 on the IRS form.) In January, a 1099 form will be sent to the home address of each CARES recipient who received a stipend of $600 or more. It is the responsibility of the CARES recipient to notify the partner agency of any change of address to ensure that all proper information reaches the CARES recipient in a timely manner.

Q4  Why are CARES participants required to complete a W-9 form?
  A W-9 form is required from all CARES participants for verification of their Social Security numbers. For a copy of this form, click on this link or copy and paste it into an internet browser: www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf

Q5  Can a CARES applicant use a Federal I.D. number instead of a Social Security number?
  No. A Federal I.D. number will not be accepted. An applicant must submit a Social Security number to receive a CARES stipend.

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