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Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Acronyms and Definitions

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Revised 04/2023 Cash Bonus- A cash bonus refers to a one-time lump sum of money awarded to an employee, either occasionally or periodically, for good performance. It is paid in addition to one's base pay or salary. Central Registry – An automated statewide data collection system containing information on all child abuse and neglect cases. Certification Period- The defined period of time for which program eligibility has been determined. Certified Developmental Day Facility – A child care center certified by the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS) which serves both children with special needs and typically developing children. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – Federal program administered in North Carolina by the Division of Public Health within the Department of Health and Human Services that provides reimbursement to qualified caregivers for meals and supplements (snacks) served to program participants. Child Care Commission – A commission established by the North Carolina General Assembly that is responsible for adopting, amending or repealing rules for licensed child care programs. Child Care Center – A licensed child care program with a capacity of five or more children. Capacity is determined by the available square footage and building, fire and safety standards. Child Care Program – A single center or home, or a group of centers or homes or both, which are operated by one owner or supervised by a common entity. Child Care Provider Agreement – An agreement between a provider and the local purchasing agency citing the requirements for participation in the Subsidized Child Care Program and the policies for payment. The Provider Agreement is required initially and renewed annually. Child Care Services – The provision of protection, care and developmental experiences for children ages birth through 17, for a portion of a day but less than 24 hours, in the child’s own home, in the home of a caregiver, or in a child care facility. Child Only Case – A request for subsidy services for a child (or sibling group) who lives with someone other than their biological parent who does not have court ordered financial responsibility. Child Protective Services – A legally mandated service to families that encompasses the provision by county departments of social services of specialized services for maltreated children (abused, neglected, or dependent) or those who are at imminent risk of maltreatment.