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Service Need-Child Protective Services

Definition of Child Protection Services Children who are living with their biological or adoptive parents who receive or need to receive child care outside the child’s home as determined by a Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworker.

CPS SERVICE NEED POLICY: A service need of CPS is established when an Applicant or Co-Applicant provides verification from the CPS caseworker indicating the children need child care outside of their home. The service and financial eligibility requirements are waived for the Applicant and Co-Applicant who have been referred by the CPS caseworker as needing care outside the home as part of the CPS case plan.

APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION ➢ A written statement from the CPS caseworker dated within sixty (60) days before or after the Applicant’s signature on the Applicant Worksheet indicating: o The child(ren) is living with or returning to their biological, step or adoptive parent. o The child(ren) need care outside of the home. o CPS caseworker’s contact information.

➢ A complete CPS referral is adequate proof of: o Service need; o A child’s identity, date of birth; citizenship; and o Residency. Child Protective Services Clarifications An Applicant or Co-Applicant who has physical custody of a child with a CPS case plan who is not their biological child or stepchild is not eligible for CCDF benefits with a service need type of Child Protective Services but may apply through the normal process.