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Yes, and the upper age is 18 (may not equal or exceed age 19) . Provide
the Lead Agency definition of physical or mental incapacity – Special
Supervision: Child care benefits may be provided to children between the ages of thirteen
and eighteen who are under the supervision of a court of law, or who are determined by a
medical professional to require supervision because of a diagnosis of a physical, emotional,
or neurobiological impairment, or who are physically or mentally incapable of caring for
themselves. Children with special needs are prioritized relative to budget availability.
No.
c) Does the Lead Agency allow CCDF-funded child care for children age 13
and above but below age 19 years who are under court supervision? (658P(3),
658E(c)(3)(B), §98.20(a)(1)(ii))
Yes, and the upper age is 18 (may not equal or exceed age 19)
No.
2.3.3. Eligibility Criteria Based Upon Work, Job Training or Educational
Program
a) How does the Lead Agency define “working” for the purposes of eligibility?
Provide a narrative description below, including allowable activities and if a
minimum number of hours is required.
Reminder – Lead Agencies have the flexibility to include any workrelated
activities in its definition of working including periods of job
search and travel time. (§§98.16(f)(3), 98.20(b))
• working – Section 8.15.2.7 (DD) of the Child Care Assistance requirements defines
working as “employment of any type, including self-employment. For TANF recipients,
this includes work experience and/or community service or any other activity that meets
the TANF work activity requirements.” The Department will reimburse for care provided
for as little as an average of 5 or less hours per week per month.
b) Does the Lead Agency provide CCDF child care assistance to parents who
are attending job training or an educational program? (§§98.16(g)(5),
98.20(b))
Yes. If yes, how does the Lead Agency define “attending job training or
educational program” for the purposes of eligibility? Provide a
narrative description below.
Reminder – Lead Agencies have the flexibility to include any
training or education-related activities in its definition of job
training or education, including study time and travel time.
• attending job training or educational program – Section 8.15.2.7(K) of the
Child Care Assistance requirements defines “job training and educational program” as
participation in a short or long term educational or training program which provides
specific job skills which allow the participant to enter the workforce and/or directly relate
CCDF Plan Effective Date: October 1, 2013
Amended Effective: _____
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