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Waive copayments

Pay higher rates for access to higher-quality care Use grants or contracts to reserve slots for priority populations Other. Describe: TANF families do not pay a copayment for child care.

3.2.3 List and define any other priority groups established by the Lead Agency. There are no priority groups established in Nebraska due to all who apply and are eligible receive child care. Nebraska does not have a waiting list.

Effective Date: 10/01/2018

3.2.4 Describe how the Lead Agency prioritizes services for the additional priority groups identified in 3.2.3. N/A; no priority groups are identified in Nebraska.

Effective Date: 10/01/2018

3.2.5 Lead Agencies are required to expend CCDF funds to (1) permit the enrollment (after an initial eligibility determination) of children experiencing homelessness while required documentation is obtained, (2) provide training and TA to child care providers and the appropriate Lead Agency (or designated entity) staff on identifying and serving homeless children and families (addressed in section 6), and (3) conduct specific outreach to homeless families (658E(c)(3); 98.51). Effective Date: 10/01/2018

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