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Revised 04-01-12 2-01-18 Types of Child Care Services Two types of child care certificates are available and the level of child care services provided for each eligible child will be based on the child’s age and the adult’s work requirements and weekly participation schedule. The types of child care available are full-time and full-time/part-time certificates. Two (2) types of child care services have been defined for TANF TWP and TCC participants. The MDHS case manager must determine the appropriate type of child care needed for each child based on the participant’s weekly work schedule and the age of the child(ren) needing care. Anytime the type of child care services needed by the parent/caretaker changes, the case manager will process a termination (CR02) for the effected child(ren) and process a referral (CR01) for the correct type of child care services needed. on the child’s age, the participant’s work requirements and weekly participation schedule. Full-time “F” – Is child care services for six or more hours per day and allows the child care provider to be paid up to 196 hours per month (196 ÷ 21 = 9.33 hours per day). Full-time services will be requested for: • A child less than age 5 whose parent is participating in an allowable TWP work program activity ies or working. • A school-aged child (age 5 or older) whose parent/caretaker relative is participating in work program activities or working non-traditional hours (6:00 p.m. – 6:00 5:59 a.m Monday – Friday), or weekends (6:00 p.m. Friday – 5:59 a.m. Monday). Full-time/Part-time “B” - Is a combination of full-time and part-time child care services and allows the provider to be paid up to 114 hours per month (114 ÷ 21 = 5.42 hours per day). Fulltime/Parttime services will be requested for: • A school-aged child (age 5 or older) who attends school and needs a combination of part-time and full-time care while the parent/caretaker relative participates in allowable TWP work activities or works. Part-time care will be needed after the school day ends during the hours before and after the regular school day. Full-time care will be needed when the school is closed for holidays and for the summer months. • A child less younger than age 5 who attends a Head Start Center during regular school hours and needs after school care while the parent/caretaker relative participates in allowable TWP work activities or works. Child Age 13 or Older10067 Volume III | Chapter MISSISSIPPI [ TANF WORK PROGRAM PAYMENT PROCESS: SUPPORTIVE SERVICES]