1.3 Roles and Responsibilities

OSSE sets policies for the Child Care Subsidy Program. Eligibility workers employed by the DHS Child Care Services Division (CCSD) or a Level II child care provider determine eligibility for child care subsidies based on the policies established by OSSE. Level II child care providers are child care providers who meet certain qualifications, determined by OSSE, and receive training and approval to conduct eligibility determination. OSSE maintains the final authority on eligibility determinations for child care subsidies. Eligibility decisions by DHS CCSD and Level II child care providers are subject to monitoring and auditing by OSSE.