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How Timeliness is Calculated for Child Care An application for child care must be completed within two working days once the interview is completed and all needed verification to determine eligibility has been received. Timeliness is tracked and reported for each individual child care authorization. For child care certifications, the computer system compares the authorization […]
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 […]
Eligibility for a Differential Rate If care for a disabled child or a child with special needs is approved and the provider has to provide additional care for the child, the provider may qualify for a special needs rate. If the child meets one of the following factors: receiving services from SoonerStart, be on an […]
Applications A new application is required when: an applicant initially applies for subsidized child care benefits. the client’s subsidized child care benefits (Social Services section) is closed for more than 30-calendar days (**See exception for Voluntary Closures**) the payee for the subsidized child care benefits changes; family income was not considered because OAC 340:40-9-2 policy applied […]
When a child lives with each parent for part of the month Each parent’s eligibility is considered separately when joint or shared custody of a child occurs. Two cases should be set up if both parents qualify for subsidized child care benefits. The child is considered a member of each parent’s household. The worker only […]
Income Consideration and Exploration A client must explore all potential forms of income to be eligible for child care. All available gross income is considered unless it is specifically exempt per policy. Income from a new source, such as employment, is only considered after it has been received by the client. Anticipated income is only […]
On how EPPIC relates to Child Care What is it? The EBT system for Child Care (EPPIC) is used to track time and attendance and make payments for children approved for child care subsidy in Oklahoma To get a password for EPPIC, Form 10SC002E, A Password Request for EBT Child Care Administrative Terminal Functions should […]
Requirements Within the Household Composition Only the child for which child care is requested must meet citizenship or qualifying alien requirements. For more information regarding alien status see policy 340:40-7-5 . The client’s signature on the FSS-1-B form, or electronic signature from OKDHSLive attests that the child(ren) are US citizens or qualified aliens. An alien […]
Finding a child care provider is the family’s responsibility. The family may select a child care center, a child care home, or an in-home provider. Whatever type of facility the family chooses, the facility must be licensed through DHS and have a contract with DHS to accept the child care subsidy. Families can enroll their […]
Age requirements for child care