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

45 period does not provide an accurate indication of anticipated income, in which case, a county can require verification of up to twelve (12) of the most recent months of income to determine a monthly average. The adult caretaker(s) or teen parent(s) may also provide verification of up to twelve (12) of the most recent months of income if they choose to do so if such verification more accurately reflects a household’s current income level. 2) For employment that has begun or changed within the last sixty (60) days, a new employment verification letter may be used. 3) For self-employment income the adult caretaker or teen parent shall submit documentation listing his/her income and work-related expenses for the prior thirty (30) day period. On a case-by-case basis, if the prior thirty (30) day period does not provide an accurate indication of anticipated income, a county can require verification of up to twelve (12) of the most recent months of income and expenses to determine a monthly average. The adult caretaker(s) or teen parent(s) may also provide verification of up to twelve (12) of the most recent months of income and expenses if they choose to do so if such verification more accurately reflects a household’s current income level. The county shall obtain verification of all expenses from the adult caretaker(s) or teen parent(s) or they will not be considered. The adult caretaker(s) or teen parent(s) shall submit documentation listing his/her income and work-related expenses to the county. b. Unearned Income Unearned income received during the prior thirty (30) day period shall be used in determining eligibility unless, on a case-by-case