1.4 Family Responsibilities

Families with a child(ren) applying for and participating in the Child Care Subsidy Program are responsible for the following: • Completing the eligibility determination/redetermination process including accurately completing the application and providing appropriate documentation within the required timeframes; • Paying all fees owed directly to the child development facility, including the established co-payment, as specified by the payment policy of the provider; • Notifying the child development facility in writing of plans for a child to be absent with appropriate documentation; • Notifying the child development facility in writing of plans for a child to no longer attend the facility; • Notifying eligibility workers if a child no longer attends a facility within three days of the child’s last day; and • Notifying eligibility workers within 10 calendar days of any change in residency outside of DC; any non-temporary change in participation in work, education, or training, as defined in this manual; or if the family’s income exceeds 85 percent of the State Median Income (SMI) for longer than 90 days.