CRRSA Fund Eligibility Information Available

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has issued additional information, guidance, and the attestation form for the distribution of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSA). The federal funding will further support child care providers across Pennsylvania as they deal with impacts of COVID-19.

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The Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs), on behalf of OCDEL, will issue CRRSA payments to open certified child care providers who are operating and serving children as of January 31, 2021.

Child care providers are authorized to use CRRSA funds to sustain business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples of uses to support child care providers include, but are not limited to:

  • Fiscal supports to child care operations who experienced decreased enrollment;

  • Purchasing of cleaning supplies and/or services and personal protective equipment;

  • Staff supports; and

  • Payments of other necessary costs incurred to sustain business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligible child care providers must complete an attestation form to claim their funds and submit it to the ELRC Region 5 by:

  • Emailing it to: elrc5@alleghenycounty.us by April 21, 2021. Please note: When emailing back the form, please put ATTESTATION FORM in the subject line. Electronic signatures are acceptable and electronic submissions to the ELRCs are preferred.

  • Dropping it off in: the ELRC drop box located in the lobby at 304 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  • Faxing it to: 412.350.3575

  • Mailing to: ELRC 5, 304 Wood St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Attention: Attestation Form

*Note: Faxing or mailing the form may delay the receipt of funds. The form also must be downloaded BEFORE it is filled out.

For providers who have not yet completed the Round 3/CARES Act reporting, CRRSA funds will not be distributed until reporting is completed, or issues reconciled.  If you need support completing this process, contact the ELRC Region 5.

Payments will take place according to the ELRC’s internal payment processes. The ELRC Region 5 anticipates payments will begin going to providers in May 2021.

For more details about funding and the CRRSA Act, visit the PA Keys website.

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