Call on Gov. Newsom to stay true to his word & work with us to keep providers’ doors open!

We have won so much through our new union contract we bargained, but the work is not over. That’s why we are calling on Gov. Newsom to honor his commitment to work with us and continue to find long-term solutions that benefit all California families!

Call Governor Newsom between 9 am and 5 pm:
1-866-584-5792
Tell him to make child care a priority and to improve child care jobs by helping us access affordable and quality health care, retirement, and paid time off

It’s time for Governor Newsom to stay true to his word! No more stalling on the progress that providers and families need.

It’s clear the state needs to hear from even more providers, parents, and supporters to make them take action. We’ve seen before that when we speak up in big numbers, we get results! 

Here is a sample script you can use:

“Hi, Governor Newsom. My name is _______ and I live in _____ County.

You committed to supporting family child care providers in our contract and we are calling on you to honor that commitment now. Work with us through CCPU to make immediate improvements to providers’ access to health care, retirement, and paid time off to keep us doing work we love, and families need.”

After you make your call, make sure that five providers, parents, and/or friends also call Governor Newsom.

It will take all of us to make sure our needs are met. We must continue to put pressure on state leaders!!

WHAT – What benefits does the Retirement Fund expect to offer providers?

Expand the Retirement Fund Benefits Table to see benefits.

 

 Plan Rules
Eligible participants*

You are eligible to participate in the Retirement Plan for a 2024 contribution if you are:

  • A licensed child care provider
  • Who has been paid 6 or more months of child subsidy in the 2023 calendar year (can be non-consecutive months).
Eligibility for benefit credit for contributions in 2024*

You will earn your full service credits for 2023 if you were paid for ten or more months of child subsidy in 2023.

If you were paid for 6 or more months of child subsidy, you will receive 60% of your service credits, 70% for 7 months, 80% for 8 months and 90% for 9 months. You will not earn any service credit if you were paid for less than 6 months.

ContributionsThe only contributions to the Retirement Plan will be paid by the State. The Plan does not accept contributions from you.
Amount of annual employer contributions for 2023 service allocable to participants in 2024*

The amount of the State contribution on your behalf in 2024 will be based on two factors:

(1)  the number of years and months that you held a license as of 12/31/23; AND

(2)  the number of months that you were paid for a subsidized child in 2023.

  • If you were paid for ten or more months, you will receive your full contribution.
  • If you were paid for 6 to 9 months, you will receive a pro-rated contribution.
  • If you were paid for less than 6 months, you will not receive a contribution in 2024.
Amount of annual employer contributions for 2024 service allocable to participants in 2025*You will earn one full service credit for the State contribution on your behalf in 2025 if you were paid for ten or more months of child subsidy in 2024. If you were paid for 6 to 9 months in 2024, you will receive a pro-rated service credit. You will not earn any service credit if you were paid for less than 6 months in 2024.
VestingYou are “vested” in any contribution correctly made to your account. You do not need to work a minimum number of years before 2024 to be entitled to a benefit.
Distribution events

You can elect to receive your account when:

  • You stop all work as a licensed provider for 9 consecutive months at any age (“terminate from service”);
  • You stop all work as a licensed provider for 3 consecutive months at age 60 or older (“retirement”); or
  • You attain age 73, which is the age you are required to start receiving payments, unless you are still working.
Forms of distributions

If you are age 60 or older and stop all work as a licensed provider for 3 consecutive months and elect to retire, you can choose to receive your account balance as:

  • One lump-sum payment
  • Approximately equal monthly payments for 5 years
  • Approximately equal monthly payments for 10 years

If you are younger than age 60 and stop all work as a licensed provider for 9 consecutive months, you can only elect to receive your account as one lump-sum payment.

Death benefitsSince your account is 100% vested, you can designate a beneficiary (or multiple beneficiaries) to receive your account balance if you die before you receive it.
InvestmentsThe Board of Trustees will manage how the Retirement Plan is invested on your behalf, with the assistance of investment professionals.

*Special rules apply to providers where more than one provider is on the payment record.

who

Who is eligible for the Retirement Fund benefits?

State contributions to the Retirement Plan are tied to the child care subsidy program. To be eligible for retirement benefits in 2024, you must be a licensed provider who has have been paid for work with a subsidized child in at least 6 months in 2023-these months do not need to be consecutive. License exempt providers are not eligible; however, if you become licensed in a year, your work in that year may count for eligibility.

when

When will the benefits be available?

State contributions to the Retirement Plan are tied to the child care subsidy program. To be eligible for retirement benefits in 2024, you must be a licensed provider who has have been paid for work with a subsidized child in at least 6 months in 2023-these months do not need to be consecutive. License exempt providers are not eligible; however, if you become licensed in a year, your work in that year may count for eligibility.

how

How can I get help enrolling?

The Plan will automatically enroll you based on the information it has but you should immediately complete the form that the Plan will send you to be sure that the Plan has all of your current information and that you receive credit for your years of licensed work.