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a temporary change in activity. Current policies are pending regulatory approval.

Amendment - Temporary COVID-19 Policy/Procedure - 3.3.1 a: Due to the COVID-19 emergency regulations were related suspended for all child care cases that were due for review to redetermination child care eligibility in April 2020 and May 2020 were extended an additional 6 months (not to exceed a 24 months total eligibility period). No additional extensions occurred after May 2020.

b) How does the Lead Agency define "temporary change?' Temporary change may include but are not limited to: temporary job loss, absence from employment due to extended medical leave or changes in seasonal work schedule, time between semesters for enrolled training or educational program, sick leave, parental leave, reduction in hours, holiday or school breaks, change in age and change in residency within the state.

c) Provide the citation for this policy and/or procedure. Current Procedures given to field staff include: TEMPORARY CHANGE: If a parent is employed or enrolled in and regularly attending vocational or educational training, including job training and a temporary change occurs, the child remains eligible for child care during these times. The temporary change cannot exceed three months. Examples of a temporary change include:

1.) Time limited absences from work or training; 2.) Sick leave;

3.) Parental leave; 4.) Reduction in hours; 5.) Holiday or school breaks; and 6.) Other pauses in work or training. All authorizations for employment, vocational or educational training or job training must indicate the following in the description: "BILL ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE TIME THE CHILD ATTENDS. THE DEPT. WILL PAY ONLY FOR THE AMOUNT OF HOURS APPROVED ABOVE. CARE MAY CONTINUE AS AUTHORIZED DURING A TEMPORARY CHANGE."

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