It is recommended, but not required, that each Lead Agency develop a plan to address preparedness, response, and recovery efforts specific to child care services and programs. Plans should cover the following areas: 1) planning for continuation of services to CCDF families; 2) coordination with other State/Territory agencies and key partners; 3) emergency preparedness regulatory requirements for child care providers; 4) provision of temporary child care services after a disaster; and 5) rebuilding child care after a disaster. For further guidance on developing Child Care Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans see the Information Memorandum (CCDF-ACF-IM-2011-01) located on the Office of Child Care website.
[] Planning. Indicate whether steps are under way to develop a plan. If so, describe the time frames for completion and/or implementation, the steps anticipated and how the plan will be coordinated with other emergency planning efforts within the State/Territory.
* Developed. A plan has been developed as of 03/01/2009 and put into operation as of 03/01/2009, if available. Provide a web address for this plan, if available: www.mdhs.state.ms.us/eccd_providers1
[] Other. Describe:_______
Check which elements, if any, the Lead Agency includes in the plan.
* Planning for continuation of services to CCDF families
* Coordination with other State/Territory agencies and key partners
* Emergency preparedness regulatory requirements for child care providers
* Provision of temporary child care services after a disaster
[] Restoring or rebuilding child care facilities and infrastructure after a disaster
[] None
18 Miss. Code. R. 5-1-1.6