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CALWORKS CHILD CARE Regulations STAGE ONE CHILD CARE PROGRAM 47-101

47-101 INTRODUCTION TO THE STAGE ONE CHILD CARE PROGRAM 47-101 (Continued)

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.5 Child Care Partnerships

It is the intent of the Legislature that families experience no break in their child care services due to a transition between the three stages of child care. To assure this, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), CDE and the Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges (COCCC) work in collaboration to develop state policy and strategies that will aid in streamlining the program. At the local level, the counties, the Resource and Referral (R&R) Program, the Alternative Payment Program (APP), and the Local Planning Council (LPC) work together to assure that local policies and procedures provide for a smooth transition between the three stages of child care.

.6 Stage One Child Care

Stage One begins upon the entry of a person into the CalWORKs assistance program. A family may receive a child care subsidy for any legal child care chosen by the client.

.7 Stage Two Child Care

Stage Two may begin when child care is available through a local Stage Two program and: the county determines stability; or when a recipient is transitioning off of aid.

.8 Stage Three Child Care

Stage Three begins when a funded space is available for a CalWORKs child care client, a Diversion client, or an employed former CalWORKs client.

.9 Extent of Division 47

Division 47 covers only Stage One child care and transition from Stage One.

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NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 10553 and 10554, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 9858c(c)(2)(H); AB 1542, Chapter 270, Statutes of 1997; Budget Act: AB 107, Chapter 282, Statutes of 1997, Item 6110-196-0001, Provisions 13 and 14, and Item 6870-101-001, Provision 16(c); Sections 8350 thru 8359.1, and 79202, Education Code; and Section 11323.8, Welfare and Institutions Code.

CALIFORNIA-DSS-MANUAL-EAS MANUAL LETTER NO. EAS-99-09 Effective 8/9/99

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