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created or why the family is not PASS II eligible and any conversation with the family pertaining to the notice.

DPA Field Services Eligibility Staff works closely with the Work Services Technical Assistance Team (WSTA) to ensure families are smoothly transitioned to WSP.

4020-2 B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORK SERVICES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TEAM FOR PASS I CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE The DPA WSTA Team works directly with WSP who administer case management services for recipients of TA. The WSTA team acts as a liaison between the WSP and the CCPO regarding PASS I CCA. Responsibilities of the DPA WSTA Team pertaining to PASS I CCA include, but are not limited to: 1. Collaborating and coordinating with the CCPO regarding grants or contracts, and WSP requirements for program procedures statewide;

2. Preparing and issuing contracts and grants, monitoring fiscal and program reporting, and approving awards for WSP;

3. Providing training and technical assistance regarding program requirements and procedures to WSP statewide contractors and/or grantees;

4. Participating in regular teleconferences with WSP, Designees and the CCPO;

5. Participating in effective communication between the CCPO, Designees, and WSP; and/or 6. Participating in the development, review and implementation of Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) policies and procedures.

4020-2 C. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROGRAM INTEGRITY AND ANALYSIS SECTION,ANALYSIS UNIT FOR PASS I, PASS II, AND PASS III CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE Responsibilities of the Program Integrity and Analysis Section (PI&A),