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utilizes a partial month of child care, it shall count as the first month of the 24-month eligibility period.

8) Child care and development programs remain available for children from infancy to 13 years of age, per WIC Section 10213.5(j). Thus, children who are 12 years old when certified must be certified for not less than 12-months per ACL 19-99. If a child turns 13 within the first 12-months of the eligibility period their certification should clearly indicate they are only eligible for 12-months, including time after they turn 13 years. However, their eligibility does not extend 24-months.

• Children who have reached 13 years of age are generally ineligible for subsidized child care services at initial certification or recertification. WIC Section 10213.5(i). There are limited exceptions to this age limit. Individuals with exceptional needs or severe disabilities, as defined in WIC Section 10213.5(I)(y) and in 5 CCR Section 18089 may receive services through age 21. However, such children and young adults must have an individual education plan (IEP) and a written medical statement from a physician or licensed/certified psychologist or proof of receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/State Supplementary Program (SSP) benefits in order for their parents to receive CalWORKs Stage One Child Care services for their care.

Delayed Implementation of AB 1808 and Impacts to Services

Due to issues with implementation and automation of this new policy, the CDSS extended the implementation deadline for 24-month eligibility to no later than July 1, 2025. However, any family who received a 12-month certification between January 1, 2025, and July 1, 2025, must be granted an additional 12-months of eligibility before their recertification or next authorization occurs, provided they continue to meet the program’s eligibility requirements (e.g., family has not subsequently voluntarily reported being over income, moved out of state, or abandoned care). This will ensure that families receive the full 24-months of eligibility authorized in AB 1808.

State Automated Welfare System (SAWS) Automation:

Counties and contractors shall continue providing limited, read-only online access through the SAWS databases to local administrators providing C2AP and C3AP services as described in ACL 19-99. Until automation occurs, counties and contractors will be responsible for creating a second 12-month child care authorization certificate upon expiration of the initial 12-month certificate. This is to ensure the participant has continuous access to child care services for 24-months without interruption.

Counties and contractors are reminded to continue providing the monthly data report to Stage Two contractors of all families for which: