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

17 6. Adult caretakers or teen parents that are not determined work eligible per Colorado Works Program rule (9 CCR 2503-6), incorporated by reference in rule section 3.103 above, who are caring for children receiving Basic Cash Assistance through the Colorado Works Program are not eligible for Colorado Works Child Care but may be eligible for Low-Income Child Care if the adult caretaker or teen parent meets all other Low-Income program criteria. 7. Adoptive parents (including those receiving adoption assistance) are eligible if they meet the Low-Income program requirements. 8. Adult caretaker(s) or teen parent(s) who are participating in a low-income eligible activity and go on temporary verified maternity/paternity leave. 9. Adult caretaker(s) or teen parent(s) with an open and active Low-Income Child Care case who are participating in a low-income eligible activity and go on temporary verified medical leave and are unable to care for their children. 10. A separated primary adult caretaker or teen parent with a validly issued temporary order for parent responsibilities or child custody shall not be determined ineligible based on the other spouse’s or parent’s financial resources. E. Ineligible Household Compositions Incapacitated single adult caretakers or teen parents who are not in a low-income eligible activity are not eligible for the low-income program. F. Eligible Child An “eligible child” is a child from birth to the age thirteen (13) years who needs child care services during a portion of the day, but less than twenty four (24) hours, and is physically residing with the eligible adult caretaker(s) or teen parent(s); or a child with verified additional care needs under the age of nineteen (19) who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves or is under court supervision and is physically residing with the eligible adult caretaker(s) or teen parent(s). 1. All children who have had an application made on their behalf or are receiving child care assistance shall verify that they are a citizen/legal resident and provide proof of identity if inconsistent, in accordance with rule section 3.105.1 (C)(2)(b). 2. Children receiving child care from a qualified exempt child care provider who is unrelated to the child and care is provided outside of the child’s home and who are not attending school as defined by the Colorado Department of Education shall provide a copy of their immunization record to the county, indicating that the children are age-appropriately immunized, unless exempt due to religious or medical reasons (see sections 25-4-902 and 25-4-908, C.R.S.). G. Eligible Activities Adult caretakers or teen parents shall meet the criteria of at least one of the following low-income eligible activities: 1. Employment Criteria a. Adult caretakers or teen parents may be employed full or part time.