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Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Chapter 4. Application, Eligibility Determination & Documentation
REVISED 04/27/2026
8 1. If the child needs child care to support child protective services or the child is receiving foster care services; or
2. If the child needs child care to support his/her developmental needs.
A. Citizenship Requirements and Verification
Only the citizenship and immigration status of the child, who is the primary beneficiary of the CCDF benefit, should be considered. If residency is questionable, verification may be obtained or requested to determine residency status. A birth certificate or hospital/physician record is acceptable verification of the child’s citizenship status.
The burden of proof regarding documentation of legal status or residency rests with the applicant. The Division does not require workers determining child care eligibility to report any citizenship or residency information to Immigration and Naturalization Service. The applicant/recipient’s statement regarding citizenship or residency is accepted unless there is a reason to question the individual’s legal status.
For additional information regarding the type of documentation that may be used to document legal status, refer to Section 111 in the Work First Manual. If the applicant is a recipient of Work First Family Assistance benefits, citizenship and residency were established at the time of application for Work First Family Assistance benefits.
IX. AGE REQUIREMENTS
Child care assistance may be provided to children through age 17. However, requests for assistance for children ages 13 through 17 must be carefully evaluated to determine the need for care. Some examples of instances in which assistance for teenagers may be provided include the following: the teen has a special need; is under court-ordered supervision; is receiving child protective services or foster care services; or the child would be left in an unsafe situation if care is not provided.