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 to develop a framework for family child care networks based on the needs of providers. The framework must include, at least, the following:
(a) Business supports.
(b) Connections to peers.
(c) Operational supports.
(d) Program quality support.
(e) Training and technical assistance.
(f) Engaging new providers.
History: 2022, Act 108, Imd. Eff. June 23, 2022