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Summary: Why Families Needs Child Care

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According to Legislative Analyst’s Office Report , State pays for services through vouchers and contracts for providers. Care provided through the three stages of CalWORKs child care and the Alternative Payment Program is reimbursed through vouchers. Reimbursement rates vary by county based on a Regional Market Rate(RMR) –the maximum amount the state will pay for care--survey of licensed providers. If families choose providers that charge at or below the RMR, the state will pay the actual cost of care. If families choose providers that charge above the RMR, the families must pay the difference. The maximum monthly RMR for full-day care for a four year-old child ranges from $710 in Kings County to $1,124 in Marin County. Districts that already

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