Library: Policy

340:110-1-73. Overall responsibility as required by state and federal law

Issued 05-11-00

     The overall responsibility as required by state and federal law includes:

(1) developing and implementing the state child care plan;

(2) overseeing distribution of state and federal funds related to child care;

(3) providing technical assistance to employers who are interested in exploring child care benefits and community child care needs;

(4) assisting the Department of Commerce in promoting Oklahoma as a state that cares about families and children;

(5) addressing barriers that limit the availability of care for children with disabilities, infants, school-age children, and children whose parents work non-traditional hours;

(6) providing oversight, training, and technical assistance to resource and referral programs;

(7) coordinating the provision of training statewide for child care providers;

(8) increasing community awareness of the need for quality child care that is both available and affordable;

(9) serving as a clearinghouse for child care data, resources, and initiatives;

(10) cooperating with the Compensation Division of the Office of Personnel Management regarding child care benefits for state employees;

(11) submitting the application to receive CCDF Funds;

(12) complying with the provisions of the approved applications and state plan;

(13) complying with federal block grant rules and requirements;

(14) submitting amendments for state plan changes;

(15) responding to requests from the regional or federal offices;

(16) coordinating all inquiries, questions, and responses regarding finances with the Office of Finance; and

(17) assuming responsibility for program reviews.