The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has experienced delays in the release of federal grant dollars. Typically, when federal payments have been unexpectedly delayed, we have received them within a few days of the initially expected receipt date. Although DCDEE has not experienced this yet, in the light of transparency, we wanted to share this in case we are affected this month and moving forward. While we don’t always receive specific information about the reasons behind these delays, they appear to stem from a combination of factors, including: 1) Limited staffing at federal agencies, which has slowed the processing of payment requests and 2) New requirements and processes related to justifications for federal draws.  Know that once the funds are received, we will promptly process payment. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time of uncertainty. We will continue to keep you informed and are here to support you through this process to the best of our ability.

The North Carolina Child Care Commission (Commission) will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in person at 333 Six Forks Road, Room 165, Raleigh, NC and via WebEx by clicking on the link below.  The Commission may vote to adopt proposed rules following discussion of public comment received.

Webinar link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=ma2216d7d5e691d58ca0482c8acaeb43b
Webinar number (access code): 2423 335 1871
Webinar password: care (2273 when dialing from phones and video systems)
Please note that the meeting link will not be live until 9:45 a.m. 

The North Carolina Child Care Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday March 26, 2025, beginning at 1:15 p.m., and a Special Meeting on Thursday March 27, 2025 at the Division of Child Development and Early Education, 333 Six Forks Road, Conference Room 165, Raleigh, N.C. 27609.

There will also be an option to join the meeting via WebEx by clicking on the following links:

March 26, 2025 https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m4f6ccc854b2d68ddd2329d12fc8a082f

Webinar number (access code): 2430 340 9661

Webinar password: care (2273 from phones and video systems)

March 27, 2025 https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m825c384df5e0a9abea3a039e6137c7d4

Webinar number (access code): 2433 889 3657

Webinar password: care (2273 from phones and video systems)

Please note that the meeting link will not become live until 15 minutes prior to the meeting