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CAPS Policy – Case Changes and Documentation No.: CAPS/00-13 Effective Date: 10/01/2016 Revised: 03/02/2026 Revision Effective: 03/02/2026

CAPS Policy Manual

Page 85 of 109 Date Description of Change after the determination of eligibility. If a provider is not selected and reported to CAPS by the end of the 90-day period, the case may close. 11/18/2024 Revised language to change additional 90 calendar days to additional 45 calendar days for the family to notify CAPS of the selected child care provider. Revised language to clarify the CAPS program will only pay one registration fee per eligibility period per child per unique provider. Added there is no longer a need for CAPS services as a case suspension reason. Revised language to clarify case suspension by parent request should not extend beyond the current eligibility period. Removed voluntary withdrawal as one of the case closure reasons. 03/01/2025 Added language to add when a new child is added to an existing CAPS case, they will receive a new eligibility period. The eligibility period for the existing children on the case will be extended to align with the added child’s eligibility period. 03/02/2026 Revised language to add when job search will be applied due to an administrative error.