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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 02/2023 Glossary 2 Allocation The share of the total state appropriation of child care funds that a county or tribe may earn and be reimbursed for in a calendar year. Department of Human Services (DHS) may increase a county’s or tribe’s allocation by redirecting unexpended or unencumbered funds, or when additional funds become available. The department may decrease a county’s or tribe’s allocation proportionate to the reduction in the total allocation when funding decreases are implemented within a calendar year. (Legal Authority: Minnesota Rules 3400.0020, Subp. 8) Applicant All parents, stepparents, legal guardians or eligible relative caregivers who are members of the FAMILY and reside in the household that applies for child care assistance. (Legal Authority: Minnesota Statutes 119B.011, Subd. 2) Authorized provider A legal child care provider who has completed the CCAP registration process, required training and has been approved for child care assistance payments. See Chapter 11 (Providers). Authorized hours The number of hours in a service period, not to exceed the maximum hour limit established in MN Statutes 119B.09, subd. 6, payable for a child from the child care fund. See definition for Scheduled Hours. (Legal Authority: Minnesota Rules 3400.0020, Subp. 10a) Basic Sliding Fee program A subprogram of the Child Care Assistance Program for non-Minnesota Family Investment Program/Diversionary Work Program (MFIP/DWP) families with entrance income below or equal to 47 percent of the State Median Income (SMI). See Chapter 4.3.12 (Basic Sliding Fee (BSF)). BSF See Basic Sliding Fee program.