Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan ... - New Mexico Kids

PART 2
CCDF SUBSIDY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
This section focuses on the child care assistance program. Lead Agencies are asked to
describe their efforts to inform parents about the CCDF subsidy program and
application policies and procedures, eligibility criteria, sliding fee scale, payment rate
policies and procedures, and how Lead Agencies ensure continuity of care and
parental choice of high quality settings for families.
2.1. Administration of the Program
The Lead Agency has broad authority to administer (i.e., establish rules) and operate
(i.e., implement activities) the CCDF program through other governmental, nongovernmental,
or other public or private local agencies as long as it retains overall
responsibility for the administration of the program. (658D(b), §98.11(a))
2.1.1. Which of the following CCDF program rules and policies are set or
established at the State/Territory versus the local level?
Identify the level at which the following CCDF program rules and policies are
established.
Eligibility rules and policies (e.g., income limits) are set by the:
State/Territory
Local entity. If checked, identify the type of policies the local
entity(ies) can set
Other. Describe:
Sliding fee scale is set by the:
State/Territory
Local entity. If checked, identify the type of policies the local
entity(ies) can set
Other. Describe:
Payment rates are set by the:
State/Territory
Local entity. If checked, identify the type of policies the local
entity(ies) can set
Other. Describe:
2.1.2. How is the CCDF program operated in your State/Territory?
In the table below, identify which agency(ies) performs these CCDF services and
activities.
Implementation of CCDF
Services/Activities
Who determines eligibility?
Agency (Check all that apply)
CCDF Lead Agency
TANF agency
Other State/Territory agency. Describe.
Local government agencies such as county welfare or
CCDF Plan Effective Date: October 1, 2013
Amended Effective: _____
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