Section 722.1601 – Short Title.

722.1601 Short title. Sec. 1. This act may be cited as the “family child care networks act”. History: 2022, Act 108, Imd. Eff. June 23, 2022

Section 722.1603 – Definitions.

722.1603 Definitions. Sec. 3. As used in this act: (a) “Department” means the department of education. (b) “Family child care network” or “network” means the networks created under section 5. (c) “Provider” means a home-based group child care home or family child care home licensed under 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.111 to 722.128. (d) “Region” […]

Section 722.1605 – Family Child Care Networks; Framework.

722.1605 Family child care networks; framework. Sec. 5. (1) Upon appropriation, the department shall establish the family child care networks to support home-based child care providers. Funding must be dispersed equitably in a manner determined by the department with family child care networks in every region in this state. (2) The department shall convene stakeholders […]

Section 722.1610 – Provision or Connection of Certain Services to Providers.

722.1610 Provision or connection of certain services to providers. Sec. 10. A family child care network must offer or connect providers to services including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a) Individual coaching. (b) Training and professional development, including supporting developmental screenings, health and nutrition, program quality, and early childhood mental health consultation. […]

Section 722.1615 – Department Duties; Annual Report.

722.1615 Department duties; annual report. Sec. 15. (1) The department shall do, at a minimum, all of the following: (a) Upon appropriation, establish a family child care network in every region of this state. (b) Require all networks to participate in the following: (i) A statewide community of practice. (ii) Professional development for network staff. […]