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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 08/2022 Denial notices – Family 12.3.6 Document the reason(s) for ineligibility and notify the client in writing if you determine an applicant family is not eligible for child care assistance. The agency must mail a notice of denial of assistance to the applicant within 30 calendar days after receiving the application. You may extend the response time by 15 calendar days with the consent of the applicant. Include the following in the denial notice: • The reason for denial. • The basis for denial in statute, rule or your County and Tribal Child Care Fund Plan. • The applicant’s right to appeal and receive a fair hearing. If the family submitted required verifications to establish eligibility by the end of the application processing period, the denial must not take effect. Legal authority Minnesota Statutes, 119B.025,subd. 1 Minnesota Rules 3400.0035, Subp 4