Action Required - Important Information for CCS Providers

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ENCLOSED

Action Required

In an effort to ensure all Child Care Services (CCS) providers are ready for future Quality Initiatives*, Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Board is requesting that you submit an updated W9 using the link below.

Failure to submit a W9 will exclude you from future Quality Initiatives* which could include monetary incentives, material purchases, curriculum, professional development, and other incentives that reward your investment in quality.

*Quality Initiatives are not guaranteed and are based upon local priorities and funding limitations. If you have already submitted the form using the link below, please disregard.

W9 Form

Texas Rising Star

Great strides are being made to increase the quality of childcare across the state of Texas. Effective October 1, 2022, the WSA arms will be open wide, as the Board’s Texas Rising Star staff welcome all CCS Providers to obtain Entry Level Designation (ELD) in the Texas Rising Star (TRS) Program. The Board and its Mentors are excited to offer you training and guidance, as all CCS Providers begin the on boarding process.

Some of you may be wondering what Texas Rising Star is and how this will impact you? Texas Rising Star is a quality rating improvement system aimed at increasing the quality of childcare across the state of Texas. There are three levels of quality certification (Two-Star, Three-Star and Four-Star). The Certification levels are linked to possible enhanced reimbursement rates for children receiving Child Care Services subsidies.

Want to get started?

To begin the process, you will submit an interest form using the link below. After submitting the interest form, a Mentor will contact you. Eligible providers will be enrolled in a Quality Cohort where staff will be there to guide you through the various areas to increase the quality of care at your Provider. Incentives will be available to prepare your program for certification. At certification based on the Star level achieved, Monetary Incentives will be provided to your staff who worked together in achievement of the quality level attained.

You don't have to wait until October 1, 2022. Submit an interest form today!

Submit an Interest Form

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Phone: 210-224-4357

www.workforcesolutionsalamo.org

The Workforce Solutions Alamo Board serves as the governing board for the regional workforce system, a network of service providers and contractors that brings people and jobs together. Workforce Solutions Alamo is composed of the 13-county Alamo region. Workforce Solutions Alamo membership reflects the diverse constituencies of the regional community: business, economic development, education, labor, community organizations, and government.

Workforce Solutions Alamo is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (Please request reasonable accommodations at least 48 hours in advance) Texas Relay Numbers: 1-800-735-2989 (TDD) or 1-800-735-2988 (Voice) or 711.