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file, they do not need to resubmit it: a. Copy of unexpired government issued photo identification for parent(s) of thefamily; b. Proof of age for each child in the family who will bereceiving child care assistance; c. Proof of citizenship or qualified alien status for each child who will be receiving child care assistance, whichever is applicable. Note: This verification is required for all children for whom care is requested. Proof of age and citizenship or qualified alien status may be contained on the same document depending on what is used as verification; d. Proof of child custody, or changes to child custody, if applicable: • One parent applying for participation: The parent’s statement on their application and verbal confirmation from the interview are acceptable verification when one of the child’s parents is applying for participation and the other parent is not applying or currently participating. • Both Parents Applying or Participating When both parents are applying for participation or when one parent is already participating and the other parent applies, a copy of the most current court order for custody or Parenting Plan is acceptable as verification as long as both parents have signed the Parenting Plan. If there is no court order or Parenting Plan, the parent’s statement on their application and verbal confirmation from the interview are acceptable verification as long as there is agreement in the terms of the custody arrangement. The Designee will need to review the Integrated Child Care Information System (ICCIS) and/or the other parent’s application to determine if the parents are in agreement regarding the terms of the custody. If an applying parent’s verification submitted is not the same as the participating parent’s custody verification, or verification by both applying parents is different, the applying parent or each applying parent must provide verification that is in agreement with the other parent. Written or verbal agreement from either or both parents is acceptable verification.

e. Copy of parent’s school schedule for the current term or upcoming term if enrolled, ifapplicable; f. Current and/or future educational financial aid, if applicable;