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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 02/2023 Glossary 2 12-month eligibility period The time period after a CCAP agency has approved a family’s application or completed a redetermination of a family’s eligibility until the family’s next eligibility determination. During the 12-month eligibility period, limited factors can negatively impact a family’s case. The purpose of the eligibility period is to provide for stable, consistent child care arrangements for children in the family. See Chapter 8 (12-month eligibility period). (Legal Authority: Minnesota Rules 3400.0020, subp. 1a) Administrative expenses Costs associated with the administration of direct services covered by the child care fund. These include: • Salaries, wages and related payroll expenses including those for direct personnel costs, expenses for general administration and supervision, secretarial, clerical, accounting and other support services • Travel, transportation and per diem or subsistence expenses • Materials and office supplies • Others expenses directly attributable to the child care fund. (Legal Authority: Minnesota Rules 3400.0020, Subp. 5) Age of child Infant (see INFANT) Preschool (see PRESCHOOL) School Age (see SCHOOL AGE) Toddler (see TODDLER)