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approval of eligibility unless verification cannot be granted after the 45- day period. For extenuating circumstances beyond 45 days, an additional waiver allowing more time must be approved by the CAPS program. In consultation with Georgia Department of Public Health, the agency in Georgia responsible for monitoring that children in child care have current immunization certificates or an approved waiver, a 45-day time frame was established as sufficient to obtain a copy of an immunization certificate or for a child to receive appropriate immunizations. Children who are in foster care: CAPS Policy Manual 6.6 specifies that families have at least 45 days to verify immunization requirements. This applies to all families including children who are in foster care. CAPS Procedure Manual 3.5.5 notes the additional 45 days does not affect approval of eligibility unless verification cannot be granted after the 45- day period. For extenuating circumstances beyond 45 days, an additional waiver allowing more time must be approved by the CAPS program. In consultation with Georgia Department of Public Health, the agency in Georgia responsible for monitoring that, children in child care have current immunization certificates or an approved waiver, a 45-day time frame was established as sufficient to obtain a copy of an immunization certificate, or for a child to receive appropriate immunizations. ii. Does the Lead Agency certify that the length of the grace period was established in consultation with the State, Territorial, or Tribal public health agency? [x] Yes. [ ] No. If no, describe: c. Describe how the Lead Agency coordinates with licensing agencies and other relevant State, Territorial, Tribal, and local agencies to provide referrals and support to help families with children receiving services during a grace period comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements: The Lead Agency refers families to the county health department and other providers participating in the federal Vaccines for Children Program, which supplies vaccines free of charge to participating providers, which are made available to children up to 19 years of age who are Medicaid enrolled, uninsured, underinsured (and seen in a federally qualified health center or rural health center), or American Indian or Alaska Native. 2.4 Lead Agency Outreach to Families Experiencing Homelessness, Families with Limited English Proficiency, and Persons with Disabilities The Lead Agency must conduct outreach and provide services to families with limited English proficiency, families experiencing homelessness, and persons with disabilities. 2.4.1 Families with limited English proficiency and persons with disabilities: outreach and services a. Check the strategies the Lead Agency or partners utilize to conduct outreach and provide services to eligible families with limited English proficiency. Check all that apply. i. [x] Application in languages other than English (application and related