Need Factor

Need factor – a term used in the Child Care Subsidy Program to denote why the client needs child care.

Household Examples & Coding

The following are examples of different types of child care households. In these examples we will determine whether or not the household member’s income is countable and whether or not he or she must meet a need factor. Example 1 Patti visits the DHS office to apply for child care for her 7 year old […]

Need Factor

When processing childcare applications the need factor of the parent or caretaker must be established. Need factor is the reason a household is requesting child care. The following is a guide to help you determine if a need factor is being met. Explanation of Allowable Child Care Need Factors Employment / Self-employment Employed and self-employed […]

Child Care Overview

Providing assistance to Oklahoma families

Temporary Absence

340:40-7-6 (c) When a household member is out of the home due to a temporary absence, he or she is still considered a household member as long as he or she intends to return to the home. Examples of temporary absence are: Hospitalization Incarceration Attending school Working or training away from home When one parent […]

TANF Cases

Clients receiving TANF benefits must meet these responsibilities: Must cooperate in plan to be employed Must participate in work-related activities Must provide proof of immunization for children Must maintain regular school attendance for children Must assign to DHS payments for child support, spousal support, and medical support Must identify absent parents and establish paternity and […]

ABAWD: Overview

Overview of ABAWD (Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents)