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34 requirements or does not submit all required documents, the application will be denied. If an applicant is determined to be ineligible, denial notice will be sent to the parent via email stating the reason/s the application was denied.

Reasons for denial may include but are not limited to:

• Child is over 13 years of age or 19 years of age (special needs). • Household income is over 85% of the SMI. • Family assets exceed $1,000,000. • Parent, spouse, or biological parent not working at least twenty-five (25) hours per week or enrolled in a full-time educational program, or job training program. • Child is not a Mississippi resident. • Failure to submit required documents. • Submitting fraudulent documents. • Director/Owner of a child care facility who does not meet the household income and will be verified by the 1099 documents issued by the state.

Source: 45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Rule 5.13 Eligibility Period

Families who are determined eligible to participate in the CCPP shall receive a minimum of twelve (12) months assistance provided the family income does not exceed 85% SMI on a non-temporary basis, or the parents do not experience a non-temporary change in meeting the work/education requirement during the 12-month eligibility period. The 12-month eligibility period begins on the date the client is determined eligible, and a child care certificate is issued. Sixty (60) days prior to the end of the 12-month eligibility period, the family will receive notification to initiate the redetermination application to determine if the family still meets eligibility criteria and can continue services for an additional 12-month period following the end of the initial 12-month period. Families must continue to meet all eligibility requirements to be approved for continued services.

Source: 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: August 2025

Rule 5.14 Reporting Requirements

MDHS requires parents participating in the CCPP to report any changes in circumstances or information that might affect their eligibility status that may occur during the 12 months of service. Failure to report any changes in circumstances affecting eligibility for the CCPP, which include but are not limited to(family unit income, work hours, employment or education/job training, relocation to another state, or voluntary withdrawal from CCPP) shall