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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 8 CCR 1403-1 Colorado Child Care Assistance Program

21 employment, or education activity due to seasonal work, medical leave, maternity/paternity leave, and holidays or scheduled breaks but still remains employed, self-employed, or enrolled in training or education, while receiving Low-Income Child Care, and will return to the activity after the duration of their leave or break. GGGGG. “Tiered reimbursement” means a pay structure that reflects increasing rates for high-quality early childhood programs that receive CCCAP reimbursement. These increases are made in addition to the base reimbursement rate. HHHHH. “Timely written notice” means that any adverse action shall be preceded by a prior notice period of fifteen (15) calendar-days. “Timely” means that written notice is provided to the household and child care provider at least by the business day following the date the action was entered into the eligibility system. The fifteen (15) calendar-day prior notice period constitutes the period during which assistance is continued and no adverse action is to be taken during this time. IIIII. “Training and post-secondary education” is a Low-Income Child Care eligible activity where an adult caretaker or teen parent attends educational programs including regionally accredited institutions of higher education for a Bachelor's degree or less or a workforce training program. Workforce training includes educational activities such as vocational, technical, or job skills training which result in a diploma, license, or certificate; and, effective July 1, 2026, nationally recognized, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment programs that are licensed by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) at an intensive outpatient service level of care or higher. JJJJJ. “Transition families” means households ending their participation in the Colorado Works Program and who are eligible to transition to Low-Income Child Care Assistance.