In-Home Provider

Updated 10/24/23 In Home Provider When eligibility has been determined and the customer wishes to use an in-home child care provider; Advise the customer to email inhomechildcare@okdhs.org for information about what is needed for the in-home provider Email inhomechildcare@okdhs.org with the case number and name for the edit override relating to no authorization on the […]

Blended Unit Type

What is the Blended Unit Type? The blended unit type is used for school-aged children when care is needed part-time on school days and full-time on school holidays. Blended Traditional Blended traditional is approved when the child attends a school with a traditional nine-month school calendar. In order to approve the blended traditional unit type, […]

Why Child Care is Important

Importance of Child Care Subsidy Program

Unit Types

Information regarding Unit Types for Child Care

EBT Card

Initial Certification Each client approved for child care must obtain an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Before being issued an EBT card, the client must watch the child care benefits video which explains how to use the card. At the interview, the worker should instruct the client to swipe their EBT card every day the […]

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 […]

Household Composition & Income Consideration

340:40-7-6 Appendix C-4 One of the primary tasks to be completed during the childcare application process is to determine which household members must be included on the case. Three types of possible household members need to be considered. Parents Caretakers Children Parents All natural, adoptive, or step-parents must be included in the household. Parents who […]

Best Practices

Key Points in Child Care Subsidy Program

Child Care Overview

Providing assistance to Oklahoma families

When to Make OIG Referrals

If you determine or suspect that a worker, client, provider, or a member of the general public is committing fraud, you must report this to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Also, if you suspect that there is illegal drug or trafficking in a contracted child care facility, you must contact OIG. DHS employees […]