Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 1 of 3 NON-TANF CHILD CARE ELIGIBILITY CHILD CARE 2 - 3 Non-TANF Activity Requirements Supersedes: Child Care 2-3 (4/9/16) References: 52-2-701 - 704 & 52-2-711 - 713 MCA

Sections 37.80.101-103, 37.80.201-202, 37.80.205-206, 37.80.301- 302,37.80.305 -306, 37.80.315-316, 37.80.501 ARM

45 CFR Part 98.20 – 47

General Rule Parents qualifying for Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarships participate in one of these general activities:  Employed and meeting a minimum hourly requirement; or  Employed and attending school or a training program part time and meeting a minimum hourly requirement;  Attending school or training program full time which meets the school requirement of a degree obtained more than 5 years before the application date; or  A teen parent attending high school, High School Equivalency Assessment [HiSET],or other equivalency program. Detailed activity requirements for each category follow below. Minimum Hourly Work Requirement To be eligible for a Non-TANF Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship, parents must be employed at paid legal labor or self-employed [See Policy Section 2-2a on self-employment] earning minimum wage, and meet a minimum hourly work requirement each month:  Two-parent families shall work a minimum of 120 hours per month with either/or both parents working any combination of hours.  In two-parent families where one or both parents attend(s) school or training, care will be based on the parent with the least amount of hours outside the home. This means there is no work requirement for either parent when both are attending school full time.  In two-parent families where one parent is a full time student and one parent is a part- time student, the work requirement is 40 hours a month.  Single-parent families shall work a minimum of 60 hours per month.  Single-parent families may qualify for child care while the parent attends school or training full time; where full time is based on the school’s guidelines. Full time students will not be required to meet a work activity requirement.  Single parents attending school/training part-time as defined by the institution, shall work a minimum of 40 hours per month.  When one parent of an intact family is incarcerated or in a pre-release program ordered by the court, the other parent must meet the minimum hourly work requirement of 60 hours until the time the incarcerated parent returns to the

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 2 of 3 household. Should this parent be a full time student, then the parent would not have to meet a work requirement. When the parent’s employer is a licensed or registered child care facility, the parent must have a completed Best Beginnings Work Verification Form signed by the director of the child care facility. The parent must be on the approved caregiver list for the facility at the time of their annual redetermination to be approved. Parent with a Disability The activity requirement for a parent unable to provide care for the child may be waived if the following conditions are met:  A parent who meets the definition for an Individual with a Disability may be approved by the Early Childhood Services Bureau to meet the activity requirement. The parent must also be unable to provide care for a child.  In a two-parent household, if one parent is disabled and unable to work, the remaining parent must meet the single parent work requirement. Employed and/or Attending School/Training If the family meets the eligibility requirements for employment, a Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship may be available to parents attending post-secondary education, vocational training, high school, High School Equivalency Assessment [HiSET] or other equivalency programs which will lead to a recognized occupation for which jobs exist within Montana. [Refer to Department of Labor information regarding employment in Montana]. All of the following restrictions apply:  Number of credits parent is enrolled in must be verified through class schedule and fee receipts.  Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarships are not available for training and education activities if a parent has earned a post-secondary education degree or training certificate within the last five years. o NOTE: A student who enrolls in a continuous four-year program, which happens to issue a two-year certificate or degree at the midpoint of the student’s intended educational goal, is not subject to this five-year limitation.  If the parent received the last post-secondary education degree or training certificate over five years ago, a Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship may be allowed for a second certificate or bachelor’s degree. Distance Learning/Online Coursework Distance Learning/On-line coursework a student receives from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education [http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation] is acceptable if, in addition to fulfilling all other eligibility requirements outlined in this section, the student is formally enrolled in the college or university and has an educational plan and projected graduation date. All other eligibility requirements as outlined in Policy Section 2-3 must be met in order to have Distance Learning/On-line coursework approved. Teen Parents A teen parent who needs child care in order to attend high school, High School Equivalency Assessment [HiSET] or other equivalency program may be eligible for a child care scholarship. The student’s work requirement is waived while attending high school, HiSET, or an equivalency

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 3 of 3 program. If the teen parent lives with their parents, they may be considered a separate household from their own parents for the purposes of eligibility and co-payment determination. The teen parent must:  Be under the age of 20; and  Be attending high school, HiSET, or an equivalency program; and  Need child care to attend high school, HiSET, or an equivalency program; and  Meet financial eligibility requirements; and  Pay a co-payment. Teen parents intending to return to high school, HiSET, or an equivalency program may receive a child care scholarship while working during breaks in the school schedule. Parents in their teens who do not attend high school, HiSET, or an equivalency program are subject to work requirements.

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 1 of 14 NON-TANF CHILD CARE ELIGIBILITY CHILD CARE 2 - 6 Income Evaluation Table Supersedes: Child Care 2-6 (1/27/12) References: ARM 37.80.201 – 202

52-2-701 - 704; 52-2-713 MCA

45 CFR 98.20

Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count Adoptive Support Services: Excluded No Agent Orange Settlement Payments: Excluded No Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Tax Exempt Payments: Excluded No Alien Sponsor Deemed Income: Excluded No AmeriCorps VISTA: The living allowance (stipend) received by participants in the AmeriCorps Program is counted as earned income. Employment Yes Annuity Income: Cash received, and available earnings, from an annuity are countable. Dividends and interest available to individuals are countable, even though these earning may be reinvested. Interest, Dividend, Royalty Yes Assistance Payment from Other State: Cash Assistance Yes Bonus Income: Tips or Bonuses Yes Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance Benefits: Cash Assistance Yes Capital Gains from Sale of Personal Property: Capital gains income, resulting from the sale of real or personal property, such as a primary residence, is treated as a lump sum payment. Lump Sum Yes

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 2 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count Capital Investment Returns: Returns from capital investments are counted. If the individual is actively engaged in the management of the investment, this may be “Self- employment Income.” Interest, Dividend, Royalties Yes Cash Contributions: Cash contributions directly available to the applicant or participant, regardless of the intended use, are counted as unearned income. Other Income Yes Child’s Income (see Dependent Child’s Earned Income)

Child Support "In Excess" Payments: Child Support Yes Child Support Arrearage Amount: Child Support Yes Child Support: Child support income retained by the parent is counted. Prospect the net amount and disregard CSED fees withheld from child support payments. If child support income is irregular, average the income over a period. Child Support Yes Child-Only TANF Cash Grant: TANF Cash Assistance Yes College Work Study: Work-study hours count toward the minimum hourly work requirement. NOTE: CCR&Rs count the work hours and the income, while OPA may exclude this as educational income Employment Yes Commissions, Salary, or Wages: Employment Yes Community Spouse Income Maintenance Allowance: (Not likely seen in child care families.) Other Income Yes Contract for Deed: The income received, whether principal and/or interest, is counted as unearned income. Other Income Yes Dependent Child’s Earned Income – Attending School: The earned income of a dependent child who is attending elementary or high school, regardless of age, is excluded. Excluded No Dependent Child’s Earned Income – Not Attending School: A dependent child’s income is counted, unless the child is attending school. Employment Yes Disability Benefits: Disability Benefits Yes

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 3 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count Disabled Children of Female Vietnam Veterans: Veterans Administration payments to disabled children (now adults) of females who served in Vietnam between February 1961 and May 1975 are excluded. Excluded No Disaster Relief Act: Payments issued because of a Presidential emergency declaration or major disaster, as amended, are excluded. This applies to government and disaster assistance organization payments to individuals. Excluded No Dividend, Interest & Royalty Income: Personal interest, dividend, and royalty income are countable. Interest, Dividend, Royalty Yes Divorce Settlement: A divorce settlement is the division of a couple's assets or resources; it is not income. (However, ongoing child support or alimony payments are counted as income.) --- No Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): The applicant or participant may receive the EITC with his/her regular wages. The EITC amount should be noted on the wage stubs. EITC may also be received with the individual’s annual federal tax refund. Excluded No Educational Income: Educational grants, loans, scholarships, and VA educational payments are not countable income. If the amount is received in a large sum, reduce the income to a monthly amount for the intended period on Child Care Under the Big Sky [CCUBS]. NOTE: See ‘College Work Study’ regarding the minimum hourly work requirement. Educational Grant or Loan Assistance No Employer Paid Insurance or Child Care Benefits Employer contributions toward health or group life insurance, medical expenses, and child care expenses. This includes employer paid flexible benefits, which are not cashable to the employee. EXAMPLE: State Share Credit Excluded No Family Saving for Tomorrow Program (Asset for Independence Act): Family Saving for Tomorrow Program payments are made to a vendor on behalf of the participant. Participants agree to chose set a specific savings goal, either a down payment on a house, start-up costs of a business, or tuition for post-secondary education. The family makes monthly savings deposits, from earned income, for up to three years and receives a two-to-one match on their savings. The match is not counted as income in determining child care scholarship eligibility. Excluded No

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 4 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count Farm Income: Self- Employment Yes Farm Loss: A farm loss may not reduce income from other sources, so the amount must be zero. Self- Employment No Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Retraining Funds: TAA supplements Unemployment Insurance benefits to retrain participants and move them back into the workforce. The participant’s job skills are evaluated. Retraining benefits are paid directly to a school for a participant’s tuition and books. Benefits are also available to cover the participant’s rent and utilities, if the participant must maintain a second residence while attending school. While away from the main household, the participant may receive subsistence per diem, based on CONUS rates. NOTE: Unemployment compensation is separate and countable income. Educational Grant or Loan Assistance No Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Supportive Services: TAA supplements Unemployment Insurance benefits to retrain participants and move them back into the workforce. Job Search Funding: Travel expenses are reimbursed based on receipts, for the participant to interview for a new position. Reimbursement is limited to $1,250 per participant. Relocation Funding: Moving expenses, up to $1,250, are reimbursed for the participant, and their family, who relocates to take a new job or attend school. Relocation Benefit: A $1,250 benefit is available to assist in establishing the family after relocating. TAA Supplemental Discretionary Grant: A TAA participant may apply, based on financial need, for emergency assistance. The emergency assistance must be for, or directly related to the participant, not the participant’s family members. Examples include the following:  Rent (emergency)  Vehicle Repair  Medical Need  House Repair  Child Care (e.g. training for the participant) NOTE: Offer a Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship, if possible. Child care benefits should be coordinated to ensure correct payment. Excluded No

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 5 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count NOTE: Unemployment compensation is separate and countable income. Flexible Benefits – Employee Option: Flexible benefits, which are voluntarily withheld for a paycheck, are countable wages. The employee exercises the option of contributing to a flex plan or taking the wages in cash. Employment Yes Food Stamp Benefits: The Child Care and Development Fund [CCDF] requires states to report Food Stamp participation on the ACF-801. Record the amount of the food stamp allotment. The amount is not counted as income for eligibility purposes. Food Stamps No Foster Care Income and Supportive Services: Payments that are specified in the appropriate foster care plan. Excluded No Garnishment: A garnishment is not subtracted from the individual’s gross income. Use the income code that corresponds to the source of the garnished income. EXAMPLE: Garnishment amounts from unemployment benefits are coded “Unemployment Compensation.” EXAMPLE: A child support garnishment of a paycheck is coded “Employment” income. See Examples Yes GI Bill (or Veterans' Administration Education Payments) : are excluded, provided the participant is attending an institution of higher education/training. Educational Grant or Loan Assistance No Gifts - $50/Individual or Less: Small cash gifts, up to $50 per gift per individual, may be excluded. A gift presented to the entire assistance unit is considered as equally divided among the members. Excluded No Gifts - Over $50/Individual: Large Gifts over $50 per individual shall be considered contributions. Other Income Yes Government Pension: Pension or Retirement Yes Guardianship Income and Support Services: Payments made to an individual who has legal guardianship of a child will not be considered countable income. Legal guardianship means established and approved by a court or judge. The income may be coded in CHIMES as “PGUAR Guardianship”. Excluded No

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 6 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count Housing Voucher or Cash: CCDF requires states to report housing subsidy participation on the ACF- 801. The amount is not included as income for eligibility purposes. (Do not enter student housing.) NOTE: It is not necessary to verify the client’s statement regarding housing participation. NOTE: While Montana does not count housing benefits when determining eligibility, the federal ACF-801 report asks about housing participation. If the family receives housing benefits, enter one dollar ($1) in Child Care Under the Big Sky [CCUBS] as ‘Housing’ to identify the family’s participation. This will cause the ACF-801 to report this benefit in a Yes/No format, while not counting the income for eligibility purposes. Housing Voucher No ($1) HUD Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Escrow Account Interest: Excluded No Incentive Payments: Designed to encourage participation in Public Assistance Programs: Excluded No Indian (Native American) Countable Income: Countable income includes, but is not limited to the following:  Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) income  Farm and grazing lease income  Interest income  Mineral rights income  Oil and gas royalties income  Transfers of countable monies from other Indian agencies Other Income Yes Indian (Native American) Excluded Income: Exclude the following income:  Income derived from sub marginal lands  Interest earned on excluded funds  Judgment claim income  Per capita payment income, from funds held in trust distributed to enrolled members (a.k.a. BIA check)  Up to $2,000 per year of income received by individual Indians which are derived from leases or other uses of individually-owned trust or restricted lands. Excluded No In-Kind Income – Earned or Obligated for Housing or Food: The value of earned, or obligated, in-kind income is the current value of the service provided. An earned, or obligated, third party vendor payment is counted as in-kind income if: In-Kind (Earned/ Obligated) Yes

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 7 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count  The value of the payment is earned and contributes housing or food to the employee, or;  The value of the payment is legally obligated to the family. And;  A third party pays a vendor, benefiting the family.  Cash is not available to the family. This does not include employer paid benefits unrelated to housing or food, such as health insurance premiums or child care benefits. In-Kind Income - Unearned: A third party payment made as gift to the family may be excluded:  The value of the payment is not legally obligated to the family, or;  The benefit is not tied to the employee's earnings, such as the value of uniforms, group health insurance, or child care benefits available to all persons employed. And:  A third party pays a vendor, benefiting the family.  Cash is not available to the family. Excluded No Inheritance – Lump Sum: Inheritance monies paid in the form of a lump sum are not added to the household income because they are not a good indicator of prospective income. Excluded No Inheritance – Recurring Payment: If an inheritance is received as a recurring payment, the amount is included in household income. Included Yes Insurance Settlement: Proceeds of Fire or Casualty Insurance Claim used to recoup for the loss or casualty within three months of receipt. The insurance money must be signed over to the person or company who will do the repairs or otherwise disposed of within this period. Excluded No Interest, Dividend or Royalty Income: Personal interest, dividend, and royalty income are countable. Interest, Dividend, Royalty Yes Internship: The hours required to complete an internship may count toward the minimum hourly work requirement if the internship is required for graduation. Employment Yes Irregular or Infrequent Income: Other Income Yes Jury Duty: The income received, less per diem allowance, is counted. Employment Yes

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 8 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count EXCEPTION: If the individual provides verification that the payment was given to his/her employer, “Exclude” the income. Lease Income: Rental or Lease Income Yes Life Insurance – Annuity Income, or Payments Over Time: Cash received, and available earnings, from an annuity are countable. NOTE: Dividends and interest available to individuals are also countable, even though these earning may be reinvested. NOTE: See Life Insurance – Lump Sum Payment Other Income Yes Life Insurance – Lump Sum Payment: If prospected, a life insurance payment is countable in the month received or may be averaged over a 12 month period and the average is added to each month’s income. Amounts spent to cover illness, medical expenses, or medical expenses may be deduction if parent provides the necessary expense receipts. NOTE: See Life Insurance – Annuity Income, or Regular Payments Lump Sum Yes Loans: A valid loan is a loan for which the lender must deliver a sum of money to a borrower. The borrower must express or imply, either orally or in writing, an obligation to repay. The obligation to repay must be absolute and not contingent on the occurrence of an uncertain event. EXCEPTION: Educational loans are identified as “Educational Grant or Loan Assistance.” Excluded No Low Income Energy Assistance Payment (LIEAP) Income:

Excluded No Family, Friend, and Neighbor [FFN] or Relative Care Provider [RCP] Self- Employment Yes Lump Sum Payment: Non-recurring lump sum payments are counted. The income must be prospected when determining eligibility. Payments may be included as income in the month is was received or can be averaged up to a 12 month period. Examples include the following:  Capital gains  Crop insurance proceeds  Rebate or credit refunds Lump Sum Yes

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 9 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count  Settlements from Social Security, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families [TANF] Cash, Tribal TANF, railroad retirement or insurance claims  Severance pay or sick leave payout Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980: Excluded No Military Allotment: A military allotment is not subtracted from the service member’s gross income. An allotment is used to send money back to the family or pay a third party. EXAMPLE: Child support might be paid through a military allotment. Employment Yes Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH): A stipend paid to military personnel, whether cash or payments in-kind. Employer paid housing and food benefits are countable. In-Kind (Earned/ Obligated) Yes Military Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS): A stipend paid to military personnel, whether cash or payments in-kind. Employer paid housing and food benefits are countable. In-Kind (Earned/ Obligated) Yes Non-Cash Employee Compensation - Food or Shelter: Earned employee compensation benefit, which is either food or shelter, counts as earned in-kind income. In-Kind (Earned/ Obligated) Yes Non-Cash Employee Compensation – Other than Food or Shelter: Employer compensation benefits that are not available in the form of cash, food or shelter, are not included as income. If the employee may take any of these benefits as cash, the benefits are countable. The following examples may not be countable income:  Child care benefits paid by the employer  Flexible spending benefits paid by the employer  Insurance premiums (medical, life, disability) paid by the employer  Vehicles, used for employment purposes. Excluded No Nutrition Program for the Elderly: Any benefits received under Title VII, Nutrition Program for the Elderly, of the Older Americans Act of 1965 are not counted. Excluded No Pension Annuity Payments: Pension or Retirement Yes Personal Injury Settlement Payments: Lump Sum Yes

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 10 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count This income is evaluated as a possible lump-sum payment. If the income does not meet lump sum policy, only the amount actually released and received by the participant is counted as “Disability Benefits.” Radiation Exposure Compensation Income: Excluded No Railroad Retirement: Pension or Retirement Yes Refugee's Sponsor's Income: Excluded No Reimbursements: Excluded No Relocation Payments: Payments, received under Title II of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, are not counted. Excluded No Rental Income: Rental or Lease Income Yes Retirement Income: Pension or Retirement Yes Royalty, Dividends or Interest Income: Personal interest, dividend, and royalty income are countable. Interest, Dividend, Royalty Yes Salary, Wages or Commissions: Employment Yes Sale of Blood: Income from the sale of whole blood or blood plasma is considered self- employment income. Self- Employment Yes Scholarship: See educational income. Educational Grant or Loan Assistance No Section 8/HUD Utilities Payments: regardless of the payee. Excluded No Self-Employment Income: Self- Employment Yes Severance Pay: Severance pay represents a non-recurring compensation outside of regular earnings. It is treated as lump sum earned income. Lump Sum Yes

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 11 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count Shelter Workshop/Rehabilitation Center Income: Handicapped individuals often work in sheltered workshops or rehabilitation centers performing services/work for therapeutic or rehabilitative purposes. These earnings are totally excluded. Although their wages are subject to taxes, etc., IRS rules treat them as non- employees. (Revenue ruling 65-165.) Excluded No Social Security Benefits (SS): Social Security benefits are paid to an individual, to the family of an individual, based on the individual’s earnings. They may be in the form of retirement benefits or survivor’s benefits. Other Federal Cash Income Program Yes Social Security Disability Income (SSDI): SSDI benefits are paid to a disabled individual or a disabled individual’s family. The payments are based on the disabled individual’s past earnings. Other Federal Cash Income Programs Yes Striker Income: Income from union strike activity is countable income. Other Income Yes Student Housing: Student housing is not considered Federal Housing Voucher or Cash’ assistance for federal reporting purposes. NOTE: By policy, all income is entered whether countable in determining eligibility or not. However, there is no need to enter student-housing benefits as income in Child Care Under the Big Sky [CCUBS]. N/A No Supplemental Food Assistance: Received under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the National School Lunch Act. Excluded No Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Eligibility specialists may use the following guidance to identify supplemental security income: SSI payments are made to individuals unable to earn income due to a disability or other qualifying cause. SSI benefits are not based on past earnings and are limited in amount. Verify the client’s statement regarding SSI participation, since this may be confused with SS or SSDI. EXCEPTION: If the SSI recipient clearly uses the monetary resource to provide income to another household member, then the other household member would include the respective contribution (Other Income). Supplemental Security Income No Supportive Services Which are specified in a public assistance program. Excluded No

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 12 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count TANF Bridge-the-Gap Benefit (Work Support Payment): TANF Cash benefit to support the family leaving the TANF program and going to work. TANF Cash Assistance No TANF Cash Benefits: Enter the TANF Cash benefit for each individual. TANF Cash Assistance Yes TANF Cash Recoupment Amount (Fraud): Do not reduce TANF Cash benefits by any recoupment amount. Excluded No TANF Cash Supplement – FS Countable: Excluded No TANF Cash Underpayment – Exempt: Excluded No Tax Refund: Excluded No Tips: Tips coincide with employment hours. NOTE: If an individual works only for tips, they are self-employed. Tips or Bonuses Yes Training Allowance – Not a Reimbursement: EXAMPLE: An employer pays a training stipend, as set amount. This may occur before employment or during employment. Tips or Bonuses Yes Training Related Reimbursement: EXAMPLE: An employer pays for a current employee’s training expenses. Excluded No Tribal TANF: Tribal TANF Yes Trust Fund Income: Cash received, and available earnings, from a trust fund are countable. Dividends and interest available to individuals are countable, even though these earnings may be reinvested. Interest, Dividend, Royalty Yes Unemployment Insurance Compensation:  Unemployment Insurance (UI) [State – 26 weeks].  Federal Trade Readjustment Act (TRA) [Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance - 26 weeks].  Extended Federal TRA. [Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance - 26 weeks]. Unemployment Compensation Yes Vendor Payment - Earned or Obligated: See In-Kind Income – Earned or Obligated. Employment Yes Vendor Payment - Unearned: See In-Kind Income – Unearned. Excluded No

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 13 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count Veterans' Administration Education Payments (or GI Bill): are excluded, provided the participant is attending an institution of higher education/training. Educational Grant or Loan Assistance No Veterans’ Pensions and Benefits: Pension or Retirement Yes Victims Compensation Program: Payments to victims of crime for medical/therapy costs incurred as the result of criminal acts, paid after all other insurance, etc. fulfills their obligations. Excluded No Vietnam Veterans, Disabled Children of Female Vietnam Veterans See “Disabled Children of Female Vietnam Veterans” Excluded No VISTA Income: Employment Yes Vocational Rehabilitation Income: Excluded No Wages, Salary or Commission: Employment Yes Weatherization: One-time payments for weatherization and replacement or repair of heating or cooling devices are excluded. Excluded No Women, Infant’s & Children (WIC): Excluded No Workers' Compensation Benefits: Worker Compensation Yes Workforce Investment Act (WIA) as Educational Income: If the parent does not need the WIA hours to meet the minimum hourly work requirement, the income may be coded as “Educational Grant or Loan Assistance:” Also, see “Workforce Investment Act (WIA) as Work.” Educational Grant or Loan Assistance No Workforce Investment Act (WIA) as Work: When the participant needs work hours to meet the minimum hourly work requirement, code WIA income as “Employment.” On-the-job training may be long term (6+ months) or short term WIA/WEX training. Participants receive a paycheck from their employer, or from a WoRC contractor. There may be no indication the employee is a WIA participant. WIA replaces the JTPA program. Also, see “Workforce Investment Act (WIA) as Educational Income.” Employment Yes

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Income Disregards for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Subtracted from Household’s Gross Income Child Support Paid Out-of-Home: When a parent pays child support to another household, disregard child support that is paid out of a home as countable income towards the family’s total gross income for eligibility for child care assistance. The parent who is paying child support to another household cannot access these funds and must verify these child supports payments are paid each month and are not in arrears. Yes