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TITLE 392 - CHILD CARE SUBSIDY CHAPTER 2 - ELEMENTS OF ELIGIBILITY 001. REQUESTS. Any person may request information, explore eligibility, or apply for the Child Care Subsidy program as an individual or a representative of another person. Interested persons may contact the local office by telephone, in writing, by fax, by email or electronic application, or in person to obtain information about child care, explore eligibility, or make arrangements to apply for services. 002. REQUEST TIME LIMITS. If the applicant does not keep appointments or cannot be contacted within 30 days of the request for information or submitting an application, the application is rejected. 003. APPLICATION. A person wishing to apply for Child Care Subsidy assistance must submit a completed and signed application. 003.01 INTERVIEW. An interview is required to apply for child care services. The interview may be in person or telephonic. 003.02 VERIFICATION. When the statements of the applicant are incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent, or when other circumstances in the particular case indicate further inquiry must be made, additional verification may be requested before eligibility is determined. Applicants and recipients are responsible for providing verification of information relating to eligibility. Verification may be supplied in person, through mail, or from another source, such as an employer. 003.03 ACTION ON APPLICATION. If the applicant or a third party prevents an eligibility determination within 30 days, the application will be denied. The applicant has 60 days from the date of application to complete the application process without having to fill out a new application. Service is authorized once all eligibility criteria have been met. 004. ELEMENTS OF ELIGIBILITY. In order to receive Child Care Subsidy, the family must: (A) Qualify as a family; (B) Meet citizenship or alien status requirements for the child(ren); (C) Qualify as residents; (D) Not exceed income limits; (E) Have a child within the age limit. Child care is available for children age 12 or younger. Children who turn age 13 during their eligibility period remain eligible through the end of their eligibility period. Children age 18 or younger with special needs are eligible. The child’s age must be verified in order to qualify for assistance; Page 9 of 41