Topic: Child Care
Minor parent – is a parent who is under 18 years of age. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-3-1. Application process; 340:40-7-6. Household composition and income consideration; 340:40-7-11. Sources of income considered; and 340:40-7-12. Sources of excluded income. Public Assistance Procedures: 340:65-3-1. Determination of eligibility; and 340:65-3-6. Cash assistance payment […]
Minimum wage – the wage a person is paid must meet or exceed the federal or state minimum wage laws or the prevailing rate for similar employment, whichever is applicable. The state law applies when federal law does not cover the job. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-8. Defining the […]
Job search – the primary objective of all job search activities is to obtain employment through personal contacts with employers. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-7. Establishing the need factor for child care; SNAP: 340:50-5-100. Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) work requirements and time limits; and 340:50-5-106. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
In-home child care– is defined as care given to a child by a person coming into the child’s own home for the express purpose of caring for the child. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-1-6. Philosophy and goals of the child care program; 340:40-7-3.1. Child with disabilities; 340:40-7-8. Defining the […]
IFSP – this term is an acronym for Individualized Family Service Plan. SoonerStart staff and the parent or guardian completes an IFSP when a child birth to three years of age is in need of early intervention services. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-3.1. Child with disabilities.
IEP – this term is an acronym for Individualized Education Program. Staff from the local school district and the parent or guardian completes an IEP for a child in need of special education services. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-3.1. Child with disabilities. SSP: 340:15-3-1. Eligibility and available services.
Policy Links Regarding Good Cause
High school equivalency certificate – Persons seeking to obtain a high school equivalency certificate enroll in coursework that helps them pass a test that demonstrates they possess the knowledge equivalent to a high school graduate. Possible test include the High School Equivalency Exam (HISET), General Educational Development (GED), or the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). […]
Family share copayment – is the client’s share of the cost of child care. It is based on family size, number of children in care, and income.
EPPIC – the computer system used to record time and attendance information for the Child Care Subsidy Program. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-10-1. Electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system for child care; 340:40-10-2. Client, worker, and provider electronic benefit transfer (EBT) responsibilities; 340:40-10-4. Child care electronic benefit transfer (EBT) payment […]