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

80 2. A change has been reported that results in a decrease in the parent fee for the household; 3. There is an increase or decrease in the amount of care that is authorized and the increase in authorization is not due to the addition of a household member; or 4. The household begins or ceases utilization of care at a high-quality child care provider. C. During the twelve (12) month eligibility period the household parent fee cannot be assessed higher than the parent fee determined at the most recent Colorado Works Child Care referral or low-income application or re-determination. D. Parent fees for Low-Income Child Care cases must be reviewed at re- determination. An adjusted parent fee will be based on an average of at least the past thirty (30) days gross income or a best estimate of anticipated income in the event of new employment or a change in the adult caretaker(s)' or teen parent(s)’ regular monthly income. Unless, on a case-by-case basis, the prior thirty (30) day period does not provide an accurate indication of anticipated income, in which case a county can require evidence of up to twelve (12) of the most recent months of income. The adult caretaker(s) or teen parent(s) may also provide evidence of up to twelve (12) of the most recent months of income if they choose to do so if such evidence more accurately reflects the adult caretaker’s current income level. Income may be divided by a weekly amount then multiplied by 4.33 to arrive at a monthly average for parent fee calculations. E. Colorado Works households in a paid employment activity shall pay parent fees based on gross countable income as verified and shared by the local Colorado Works program. F. Parent fees for Colorado Works Child Care cases shall be reviewed at the end of the household's twelve (12) month eligibility period. An adjusted parent fee shall be based on gross countable income as verified and shared by the local Colorado Works Program.