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Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Acronyms and Definitions

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Revised 04/2023 Unearned Income – Money received from any source other than work, such as unemployment compensation, taxable social security benefits, pensions, annuities, cancellation of debt, and distributions of unearned income from a trust. Verification – The confirmation of facts and information used in determining eligibility. Voucher – A form that authorizes payment for subsidized child care services and notifies the provider of the plan of care and whether the parent is responsible for a fee. The voucher enables the parent to assume responsibility for the selection of the provider rather than the LPA arranging care. Wage- Wage a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker. WAGE$ – A salary supplement program for early childhood professionals based on the level of education an individual has attained. Waiting List – A prioritized list of children who are eligible for child care but cannot be served due to limited resources. The waiting list provides an equitable and efficient method of allocating services. Work First Employment Services – A program of work and work-related activities and supportive services provided by county departments of social services to help low-income families achieve self-sufficiency. Work First Family Assistance – A program of time-limited cash assistance payments for children and parents who meet the income and resource limits. Work First Participant – Individuals who have applied for or are receiving cash assistance, Benefit Diversion, or employment services when their income is at or below 200 percent of federal poverty level (FPL). Working – Engaged in an activity on a regular basis, which provides earned income. An average of 30 hours per week is considered full-time employment.