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1.6 Child Eligibility Eligible children must be under the age of thirteen (13) at the time of application or reapplication, however children turning thirteen (13) may continue to participate through the end of the subsidy period including any extension of time. A child over the age of thirteen (13) at the time of application or reapplication with appropriately documented special needs or court ordered supervision and is under the age of eighteen (18) may participate until the Sunday following their nineteenth (19th) birthday.

When entering the child’s name into the eligibility software, a child’s first and last name should be entered as recorded on the child’s form of identification. A middle initial is optional.

ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS TO VERIFY IDENTITY AND AGE ➢ Verification of birth from any government entity. ➢ Any document originating from the hospital of birth. ➢ Any documentation verified by the Division of Family Resources (DFR). ➢ Any documentation verified by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). ➢ School Enrollment Record or Identification Card if date of birth is on the document. ➢ Medical Immunization Record if the date of birth is on the document. ➢ Other documents as approved by the CCDF Policy Consultant.

Eligible Child’s Citizenship For purposes of the Program, an eligible child must be a citizen of the United States or a qualified legal alien. Only the citizenship or immigration status of the eligible child is relevant for eligibility purposes.

ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS It is the responsibility of the Eligibility Office to obtain documentation to verify a child requesting services is a citizen of the United States or a qualified (legal) alien. ➢ Any appropriate documentation issued by the United States ➢ Form I-551 Valid Green Card (lawful permanent resident card) ➢ Valid Visa ➢ Valid Form I-94 (Arrival / Departure Document) ➢ Form I-797C (Notice of Action) this is acceptable to establish legal status if it states granted or approved. ➢ I-571 Refugee Travel Document