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Volume III | Chapter 10 [TANF WORK PROGRAM PAYMENT PROCESS: MISSISSIPPI

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES]

Revised 04-01-12 2-01-18 DEA Responsibilities The DEA primary responsibilities with the CCPP are listed below: • Reviewing for accuracy and processing MDHS-EA-379 CC applications received from MDES on TWP participants after the case is approved. • Distributing, reviewing for accuracy, and processing MDHS-EA-379 CC applications received from TANF adult not included (ANI) case participants. • Distributing, reviewing for accuracy, and processing MDHS-EA-379 TCC applications received from transitional services participants. • Determining eligibility for TANF child care assistance for a child living with a: o non-exempt parent or caretaker relative who is participating in the TWP; o non-needy caretaker relative who is employed and needs child care assistance in order to work; and o parent or needy caretaker relative who becomes ineligible for TANF because of earned income or loss of an earned income disregard (transitional child care). • Referring eligible families to the DECCD for child care services. • Terminating referrals for TANF child care assistance (TWP and TCC) when parents, caretaker relatives and children become ineligible. • Ensuring that TANF families understand the policy and procedures for receiving child care assistance. The appropriate TANF child care information sheet (MDHS-EA-379A or MDHS-EA- 379B) will be used by the case worker as a discussion guide and a copy will be given to the parent.

Note: The Jobs Automated Work System (JAWS) is used by DEA to process child care transactions.

DECCD Responsibilities

The DECCD responsibilities with the CCPP are listed below: • Determining eligibility for all non TANF families and children. • Issuing and maintaining all child care certificates. • Paying all child care providers for services rendered.

• Maintaining a directory of approved child care providers.

Note: The computer system used by DECCD to issue and maintain child care certificates and pay child