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Infants and Language Development

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Infants and Language Development

Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel continue their conversation with CICC’s Beth Menninga. The focus of this podcast is on language development in our youngest learners. Beth shares about essential ways we all can support a healthy foundation of communication by cueing in to the very simplest interactions and body language of infants. Joint Attention, parallel talk and self-talk are discussed.

Topics:
Child development, Infant Toddler

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Minnesota Child Care Assistance Special Needs Rate

Minnesota Child Care Assistance Special Needs Rate

Inclusion Matters welcomes Lanay Jacobs, Provider Support Specialist for the Child Care Assistance Rate at the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.  Our conversation highlights the process that early childhood educators and families can follow to submit a request for a higher child care assistance payment for their child care setting. 

 🌟Additional Resources:
🔗CCAP Special Needs Rate Variance Request - Parent and Provider Request (DHS-4194)
🔗Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): https://www.ada.gov/

Federal and State Requirements
🔗Minn. Rule 3400.0130 Subp.3
🔗Minn. Stat. 142E.17, Subd. 3

CICC Tip Sheets:
📝What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
📝What Does the ADA Mean to Child Care?

Questions? Contact The Childcare Assistance Provider Support Team
📧 Contact us at CCAP.Providers.DCYF@state.mn.us or 651-431-4848  

(Length: 20:13)
Topics:
Child development, Family, Inclusion, Special needs
Language:
English