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23 • If the application is closed, the applicant will need to start a new application if child care is still needed. It is the responsibility of the applicant(s) to provide the documentation needed to meet the program requirements.

Source: 45 CFR 98.33; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Rule 4.3 Notices from DECCD to Applicant

DECCD may contact applicants if additional information is needed and may request additional documentation as necessary.

Acknowledgment/Request for Documents

After the applicant completes and submits a CCPP application, the applicant is immediately notified of the required documents needed to determine eligibility by email. The applicant will have sixty (60) calendar days to submit the required documents needed to determine eligibility.

Request for Information

If the required documents have not been submitted when the caseworker initially reviews the case, the applicant will be sent a request for information notice, notifying the parent/guardian to provide the requested documents. This notice will contain the deadline date as well as a list of the documents needed to determine eligibility.

Reminder: 30-day Notice

On the 30th day from the application submission date, if the applicant parent/guardian has not submitted all required documents, a 30-day reminder notice will be sent to the applicant. This notice will include a list of any missing required documents needed to determine eligibility along with the deadline date.

Denial: 60-day Notice

On the 60th day from the application submission date, if the applicant has not submitted the documents, the application will be denied for failure to provide requested documents. Applicants will then be sent a notice of denial. Once the application is denied, the applicant may complete and submit a new application, along with the required documents needed to determine eligibility, or the applicant may appeal the denial through the Administrative Agency Appeal Hearing Process, incorporated herein by reference.

Source: 45 CFR 98.33; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025