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CHILD CARE SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY POLICY MANUAL  12 Evaluation for Training (1) The applicant is enrolled in an evaluation for training program. (2) An applicant may use evaluation for training as a valid need for two weeks for each evaluation. (3) Evaluation must be for a federally funded program (i.e. Vocational rehab, Job Corps, Workforce Initiative and Opportunity Act, Missouri Work Assistance, etc.). Missouri Work Assistance Program (MWA) (1) TANF applicants who do not qualify for an MWA exemption; or (2) TANF recipients actively participating in the MWA program. Jobs Skills Training (1) The applicant is enrolled in a job skills training program administered by a federally funded program (i.e. Vocational rehab, Job Corps, Workforce Initiative and Opportunity Act, Missouri Work Assistance, etc.). 6.3.1 VERIFICATION OF TRAINING Applicants shall submit enrollment forms and training information for verification. 6.4 JOB SEARCH A job search period is a qualifying activity (valid need). The applicant may use job search as a need for ninety (90) calendar days or until the last day of the month in which the 90th calendar day falls.

At the time of application, if the applicant has no other qualifying activity, job search can be authorized as an initial qualifying activity as a part‐time authorization. This authorization will end in 90 days. If the applicant has not found another qualifying activity by the end of the 90 day timeframe, the child care subsidy authorization will be closed. If the applicant needs to use job search as a qualifying activity following the loss of any other initial qualifying activity during their certification period, job search will be a full‐time authorization not to exceed 90 days. This authorization will end in 90 days. If the applicant has not found another qualifying activity by the end of the 90 day timeframe, the child care subsidy authorization will be closed. The applicant may not use job search as an initial qualifying activity (valid need) in consecutive eligibility determinations. The applicant may not use job search following the loss of another qualifying activity more than once during the 12 month certification. 6.5 INCAPACITATION/DISABILITY OF APPLICANT Incapacitation/disability of the applicant is a qualifying activity (valid need) as long as a certified physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant provides an annual statement verifying the need for care. 6.5.1 VERIFICATION OF INCAPACITATION/DISABILITY OF APPLICANT The applicant shall provide a written statement from a medical professional on professional letterhead. The statement shall include information that child care is necessary due to the adult’s incapacity/disability.