For SSI-DCP Services, the Social Services “E” section (Child Care) must be opened, and the child needs to be added to the social services benefit.

1. If no previous disability medical case exists for the child, a new case will need to be created.
   Please refer to article IMS: How Do I Create a D Case for a Child
2. Once a case has been created, be sure to add the child to social services on the Household Tab in Interview Notebook.
3. Select Child Care Tab in Eligibility Notebook and complete the following fields.
   • Application Source – CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE RESPONSE
   • Action Taken – OPEN
   • Request Date: Request Date of SSI-DCP*
   • Certification Date: Request Date of SSI-DCP*
   • Effective Date: Request Date of SSI-DCP*
   • Date of Last Review: Request Date of SSI-DCP*
   • Effective Months: 99
   • Number of Children Receiving Child Care: Enter 01

   *Note: This date refers to the day that the household requests SSI-DCP services.
   

No information needs to be entered on the Auth. Daycare tab in Eligibility Notebook unless the household applies and is eligible for Child Care Subsidy benefits.