In 1991, the United States Congress established a federal Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) through which each state was allocated funds to assist low-income families in obtaining child care and development services.
In the same year, the passing of Assembly Bill 2141 established a system of Local Child Care Planning Councils for all California counties. The membership and responsibilities of Local Child Care Planning Councils were revised in 1997 as mandated by AB 1542. As a result, Shasta County Local Child Care Planning Council was formed that same year.
For additional information, contact the LPC Coordinator.
Purpose
The primary purpose of the Local Planning Councils (LPCs) is to plan for child care and development services based on the needs of families in the local community. LPCs are intended to serve as a forum to address the child care needs of all families in the community for all types of child care, both subsidized and non-subsidized.
Our Mission
Our mission is to engage the community in ensuring access to high-quality early care and education services. We foster collaboration and inclusivity to ensure that every child in Shasta County receives nurturing and enriching care essential for their early years’ growth and development.
Our Vision
All families have the child care support and resources they need to thrive.
History
In 1998, the Education Code was amended to include specific expanded mandates for Local Child Care Planning Councils to identify local priorities for the distribution of new State early care and education funding. The Education Code language specifies how LPCs are to conduct their work in order to identify priorities that ensure all local early care and education needs are met to the greatest extent possible. The priorities are to be submitted annually to the California Department of Education and used by the Department to determine funding decisions.