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Department through the Child Care Affordability Program, shall be permanently disqualified from participation in Child Care Affordability Program. SECTION 3: WAITLIST

A. The Department must maintain a Waitlist if funding is not available at the time the Department receives a Parent’s complete program application for the Child Care Affordability Program. 1. When there is a change in guardianship for Child(ren) receiving CCAP, the new Parent can apply for CCAP without going on the Waitlist. B. Parents on the Waitlist shall receive written notification when they come off the Waitlist and are selected to be considered for an award. If more than sixty (60) days have passed from the date of the original application, Parents must send in a new application and Supporting Documentation to redetermine eligibility. C. Priorities for Waitlist 1. Children from Families at or below 30% SMI at time of application or redetermination, Children who are Experiencing Homelessness, and Children with Special Needs will have priority over other Children otherwise eligible for the Child Care Affordability Program. 2. Children from Families below 85% SMI will be prioritized after the above mentioned priority populations. 3. As funding becomes available, all other Parents are selected from the Waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date the Department received the completed application or redetermination. 4. Exceptions to the above may be granted by the State Child Care Administrator for the following: a. In cases of catastrophic events including, but not limited to: fires; storms; accidents; or Family emergencies, including, but not limited to, surgery and other medical treatments or domestic violence; or b. For siblings of Children accepted from the Waitlist. When funding is not available to serve all siblings, the remaining siblings will continue in their position on the Waitlist for Child Care Services. SECTION 4: REIMBURSEMENT A. The Department shall process and determine eligibility for the Child Care Affordability Program within fifteen (15) days of receiving a completed