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Child Care Funds (CCF) IntroductionThe 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Fund (CCF) was founded in 1992. In 1998, the Greater New York Nursing Home Associationadded child-care benefits, creating the 1199SEIU/Greater New York Child Care Fund (GNY-CCF). Given its history and experiencein offering quality programs, the 1199SEIU/City of New York Education, Child and Eldercare Fund (CNY-CCF) selected this entityto administer its child-care benefits. Together, the CCF, GNY-CCF and CNY-CCF are now known as the Child Care Funds (CCF).Employers contribute to the CCF to provide 1199SEIU members with child-care benefits. The contribution is negotiated duringcollective bargaining and, as a result, the employer pays a percentage of gross payroll into the Funds. The CCF provides a varietyof child-care benefits. They include after-school care, day care, summer day camp, and cultural arts, holiday and teen programs.Members must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to apply for CCF benefits.Eligibility and Consideration for CCF BenefitsTo apply for benefits, you must: Be employed at a participating 1199SEIU institution/agency/facility or collective bargaining unit on a full-time orpart-time basis.» CCF: two-fifths (2/5) of a workweek» GNY-CCF: three-fifths (3/5) of a workweek» CNY-CCF: minimum of 70 hours in a 28-day cycle Have passed the required probationary period at your place of employment by Monday, November 1, 2021:» CCF and GNY-CCF: 90-day probationary period» CNY-CCF: one-year probationary period CCF and GNY-CCF: Not be on workers’ compensation or short-term disability for more than 26 weeks by Monday,November 1, 2021. CNY-CCF: Not be on workers’ compensation for more than 26 weeks by Monday, November 1, 2021. Complete and submit the application and required documents by Monday, November 1, 2021, no later than 4:00 pm.Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Have paid all previous co-payment balances. Have or be legally responsible for children between birth and 17 years of age.Note: Unborn children do not qualify. The CCF only registers children between birth and 17 years of age.82022 CCF Registration Info Book - NBF Blue v13.indd 87/30/21 12:11 PM

Required Documents for RegistrationTo register, you MUST bring or submit copies of the following documents. If you are missing any of the documents listed below,the CCF cannot register your children.Note: First-time applicants have different requirements from other applicants.For all applicants: Two (2) pay stubs are required. All pay stubs must be dated within 30 days of registration. If you do not have pay stubs, you must submit a letter from your employer.» Employer letter must include: Member’s name, last four (4) digits of member's SocialSecurity number, hourly pay rate, date of hire and weekly work hours. The expecteddate of return must be included for members on short-term disability or workers’compensation.Pay Stubs If you are on short-term disability (not applicable to CNY-CCF) or workers’ compensation,you MUST submit a copy of your last pay stub AND your most recent disability stub.If the pay stub is not available, a letter from your employer is required.For all applicants: The CCF cannot register any child, including newborn children, without aSocial Security number/card. There are no exceptions to this rule.Children’s SocialFor first-time applicants: A copy of the Social Security card of each child for whom you areapplying is required. If you do not have a copy of your child’s Social Security card, you mustprovide one of the following: An original letter from the Social Security office showing your child’s SocialSecurity number; ORSecurity Cards A copy of last year’s signed federal tax return showing your child’s SocialSecurity number.For returning applicants and online applicants: A Social Security card is only required fornewborns.For first-time applicants and returning applicants: A copy of your 1199SEIU Health BenefitsID card, listing your children, is required. If your children are not listed on your 1199SEIU HealthBenefits ID card, other acceptable proof of legal dependency is required, such as: Adoption papers listing you as guardian; Birth certificates listing you as parent (foreign birth certificates must be translated intoEnglish); OR1199SEIU Health Court papers giving you legal custody or guardianship.Benefits ID CardIf your bargaining unit does not contribute to the 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds, you maysubmit your participating health insurance ID card, provided that your dependents are listed on it.If not, you must provide proof of legal dependency as listed above.For online applicants: An 1199SEIU Health Benefits ID card is not required.For all applicants: Passports and tax returns are not acceptable forms of identification toprove legal dependency.92022 CCF Registration Info Book - NBF Blue v13.indd 97/30/21 12:11 PM

Registering for CCF ProgramsRegistration PeriodRegistration for the CCF benefit occurs once a year. It begins on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, and continues through Monday,November 1, 2021, until 4:00 pm. You must submit an application on an annual basis to be considered for benefits in the following year. You must submit the required documents in order to start the registration process. Applications will not be accepted after the posted deadline. If you have any outstanding balances, you are not eligible to register for programs until your accounts have beenpaid in full. Applications mailed or faxed to the CCF Office will NOT be accepted. You can register online or in person.Registering OnlineRegister online at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/childcare for 2022 child-care benefits. Online registration will start on Wednesday,,August 25, 2021, at 9:00 am and will end on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 4:00 pm.Online registration is a secure process, which includes the following steps:STEP 1: Upload all of your required documents. If you do not upload your documents, your application is not complete.STEP 2: Enter all required information. Add the programs you want. You will receive a registration reference number when youcomplete your registration application.STEP 3: All required documents must be submitted within one week of registration. Any applications received after Monday,November 1, 2021, will not be accepted.Upon receipt and review of your required documents, you will receive a confirmation email from the CCF indicating thatyour online application is complete. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two weeks of registering, call the CCFat (212) 564-2220 or send an email to Registration@1199Funds.org. Note: If you fail to submit all required documents bythe posted deadline, your application will not be considered for benefits.When you register online, you may log in at any point during the registration period to: Add or change program priorities or selections; Upload required documents; Click the “Help” button for further assistance; and View an electronic version of this Registration Information Booklet and use the online Service Provider Search Tool.Virtual RegistrationMembers can now register virtually via Zoom. Virtual Registration starts on Monday, August 30, 2021, and ends on Monday, November1, 2021. At the virtual registration appointment time, one of our registration clerks will meet with you online via Zoom to assist youwith the registration process and answer all of your questions.You can have your registration-related questions answered in real time. To schedule a virtual registration appointment, you must visitwww.1199SEIUBenefits.org/CCFAppointment or call (212) 564-2220. After your appointment, you will receive a confirmation emailfrom the Child Care Funds that lists the documents needed in order to register. The CCF will also send you a fillable application andForm W-4.If you are registering online or have registered online, you do not need to schedule a Virtual Registration.102022 CCF Registration Info Book - NBF Blue v13.indd 107/30/21 12:11 PM

Registering in PersonIn-person registration begins in Manhattan and Hicksville on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, and continues through Monday,November 1, 2021, until 4:00 pm. You must bring all required documents as listed on page 9. All in-person registrationswill require an appointment. Members can schedule their appointments at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/CCFAppointment, forbetter distancing control, especially with in-person appointments, or by calling (212) 564-2220.Due to COVID-19, all members are required to follow the established Department of Health guidelines. Masks will be requiredand social distancing will be in place. Only the registering member will be permitted into the registration room.Applications will not be accepted after the posted deadline.Manhattan OfficeHicksville Office1199SEIU Child Care Funds498 Seventh Avenue, 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10018-00091199SEIU Child Care Funds100 Duffy Avenue, 3rd FloorHicksville, NY 11801Call (212) 564-2220 for office hours.Call (516) 229-6700 for office hours.Choosing a Program that Is Right for Your ChildThe CCF does not license, recommend or endorse any particular provider. It is your responsibility to do the following: Choose programs that meet the needs of your family and register for programs that you are certain your childrenwill use; Apply for more than one program, as you may not receive your first choice; and Observe different programs and meet with providers to make informed decisions.Help with Choosing a Program that Is Right for Your ChildLet Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Services HelpChild Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Services helps families take the guesswork out of finding child-care, summer day campand after-school programs. The CCR&R Services team researches and provides the most up-to-date information relating to childcare programming and resources for licensed or registered providers. Eligible members may call (212) 564-2220 for assistance.Multiple Benefits List your choices in priority order and note with numbers (1, 2, 3 ) on your application. If you are not approved for your first choice, it may be possible to receive your second choice. If monies are available, you may receive more than one benefit.There are no special exceptions made in the following cases: If there are two (2) CCF-eligible parents in the same family working at the same or at different institutions/agencies/facilities, each parent may apply for the programs of his/her choice. However, the CCF will not approve the samebenefit for one child. In the case of multiple births during a single pregnancy, for example, twins. If you work at more than one (1) institution/agency/facility, you may submit only one (1) application, using eitherinstitution/agency/facility.112022 CCF Registration Info Book - NBF Blue v13.indd 117/30/21 12:11 PM

Special Needs Child CareThe CCF works to ensure that children with special needs have access to all programs and services offered. If you are approved for abenefit for a child with special needs, you will receive a Program Status Packet indicating "next steps" with instructions for submittingeligibility documents.If you are currently using an unlicensed provider for special needs care (i.e., friends, neighbors or relatives—with the exception of aspouse or the child’s parent), you may be eligible for the reimbursement rate for a licensed provider (service provided by a person ora center licensed by or registered with the city, county or state).To be considered for the licensed reimbursement rate, you must provide the CCF with the following: A copy of your child’s current Individualized Education Plan (IEP), indicating diagnosis and recommended education plan; A doctor’s note, indicating diagnosis and treatment; and A notarized Provider Verification Form (provided by the CCF), indicating the amount paid and the special certifications/trainings of the caregiver.The above documents are used to determine if your child meets the CCF’s special-needs criteria.If you have questions or wish to submit documents for approval, contact CCR&R Services at (212) 564-2220. Seethe previous page for information about CCR&R Services.Year-Round ProgramsChild Care Learning Center (CCLC) Future of America Learning Center (FALC)2 Years to 5 Years – Bronx Location ONLYThe CCF subsidizes child-care slots at the Future of America Learning Center (FALC), an early childhood learning center that islicensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and accredited by the National Association for the Educationof Young Children. Members’ weekly co-payment is based on a sliding scale. Acceptance is determined by the CCF’s eligibilityguidelines, availability of space and your child’s age.FALC is specially designed to provide a nurturing educational environment that connects children to the natural and real world.Its Plant-A-Dream (PAD) curriculum celebrates the whole child and provides developmentally appropriate, museum-quality,socio-dramatic learning stations within the world of work for our Pre-K students, and strength-based sensorial learning centers fortoddler and pre-school students. Each area is equipped with relevant materials that foster physical, socio-emotional, cognitive andcultural development. Please note: FALC currently is not able to accept special-needs children.If your child receives the FALC benefit: None of your dependents will be eligible for other programs for that year, except for the Holiday Programs. The FALC benefit cannot be transferred to any other program. You must reapply annually if your child is currently in a subsidized slot.CCF trustees have established a maximum amount for all FALC subsidies.This site is located in the Bronx.If you are accepted to FALC, the CCF requires that you also apply for the Facilitated Enrollment Subsidy, if you are eligible. Yourco-payment will be based on the CCF or Facilitated Enrollment sliding scale, whichever is lower. Co-payments are made directlyto FALC.Free full-day (6 hours and 20 minutes) Pre-Kindergarten is available for eligible children (New York City Department ofEducation Pre-K for All Program). Extended services are also available for an additional fee.122022 CCF Registration Info Book - NBF Blue v13.indd 127/30/21 12:11 PM

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