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Update to the ACS Mailing Address
Please be advised that the ACS Mail Station (MS) address has changed:
Community Care Licensing Division
Administrator Certification Section (ACS)
744 P Street, MS 9-15-807
Sacramento, CA 95814
Stay Informed: Fee Structure for Vendors
PIN 21-11-CCLD – (Changes to Administrator Certification Program Fees)
In accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 135, an increase to the Administrator Certification Program fees is effective July 1, 2023. The fee changes include increases to existing fees for processing Initial and Continuing Education Training Program vendor applications and new fees for processing Continuing Education Training Program course applications. Refer to PIN 21-11-CCLD, for additional information about fee changes.
Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP) Vendor Application Fee Increases
The non-refundable fees for processing ICTP vendor applications are as follows:
These fees reflect an annual 10 percent increase from the base fee ($150), not to exceed a total of 40 percent over a four-year period.
- Year 1: Effective July 1, 2021
- Initial Application: $165
- Renewal Application: $165
- Year 2: Effective July 1, 2022
- Initial Application: $180
- Renewal Application: $180
- Year 3: Effective July 1, 2023
- Initial Application: $195
- Renewal Application: $195
- Year 4: Effective July 1, 2024
- Initial Application: $210
- Renewal Application: $210
The application fee applies to each vendor application for each facility type.
Continuing Education Training Program (CETP) Vendor Application Fee Increases
The non-refundable fees for processing CETP vendor applications are as follows:
These fees reflect an annual 10 percent increase from the base fee ($100), not to exceed a total of 40 percent over a four-year period.
- Year 1: Effective July 1, 2021
- Initial Application: $110
- Renewal Application: $110
- Year 2: Effective July 1, 2022
- Initial Application: $120
- Renewal Application: $120
- Year 3: Effective July 1, 2023
- Initial Application: $130
- Renewal Application: $130
- Year 4: Effective July 1, 2024
- Initial Application: $140
- Renewal Application: $140
Continuing Education Training Program Vendor Course Application Fees
A non-refundable processing fee of $10 per unit (or hour) is required for course processing. Course fees apply only to Continuing Education Training Program courses.
- Example: A vendor submits a new course request for a three-hour CETP course. Three (3) hours/units multiplied by $10 equals $30. The vendor course fee is $30.
The law makes no distinction between the course delivery method (in-person or online) and the fee.
The ACS has developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource for vendors. If you have any questions regarding fee changes, please submit your questions to ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.
Expiration of Administrator Certification Program Waivers
On October 17, 2022, Governor Newsom issued an announcement that the COVID-19 State of Emergency (SOE) will end on February 28, 2023. As a result, effective March 1, 2023, facilities operating under a waiver pursuant to the SOE are no longer permitted to operate under the CDSS COVID-19 waivers that were extended under the Governor’s Executive Order N-11-22, dated June 17, 2022.
Effective March 1, 2023, prospective and Current Certified Administrators of Adult Residential Facilities; Group Homes; Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly; Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs; and Program Training Vendors must resume the following:
- Prospective Administrators must complete an Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP) via Department-approved live training.
- Administrators seeking recertification, must meet the 40-hour continuing education requirement by completing at least 20 hours of in-person courses.
- Current Department-approved Vendors cannot provide Department-approved courses via live-stream that are required to be held in-person. This includes ICTP and Continuing Education Training Program (CETP) course offerings.
Please refer to PIN 22-30-ASC: END OF STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) AND EXPIRATION OF COVID-19 WAIVERS for additional information.
New! The ACS Now Accepts Online Payments for Vendor Applications and Request for Course Approvals
Processing fees for Vendor/Renewal Applications and Request for Course Approvals can now be paid via credit card on the Vendor Automation Platform. Please note that online payments are not available for applications submitted via postal mail. For additional information, please refer to the section below.
Vendor Information – Application Processing
The ACS encourages vendors to submit vendor applications, course requests, change of instructor requests, rosters, etc., using the Vendor Automation Platform. The platform allows vendors to track submissions and receive ACS notices confirming the transaction.
Registering to access the system is free and easy. A one-time registration for your vendorship will be required upon your first use of service. Registering for an account does not mean you are an approved vendor.
If you have questions or wish to share feedback on the Vendor Automation Platform, contact the Administrator Certification Section – Vendor Support and Review Unit at: ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov.
Click the following link to register and sign-in to the platform:
Vendor Automation Platform
Application Processing Fees
Credit card payments for application processing fees are only available for applications submitted online through the Vendor Automation Platform. For any Vendor Applications or Request for Course Approvals submitted via postal mail, please send a check or money order with the corresponding Notice of Payment Information below.
- Use the following document to submit identifying vendor information with your payment:
Note: Paper applications with identifying vendor information must be mailed to the ACS at:
CDSS – ACS
744 P Street, MS 9-15-807
Sacramento, CA 95814
ATTN: Vendor Support and Review Unit
If you have questions or wish to share feedback on the service, contact Michael Estioko at: Michael.Estioko@dss.ca.gov
Vendor Resources
For general information or questions, contact the Vendor Help Desk:
ACSVendorInfo@dss.ca.gov
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