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DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual 820 WRAPAROUND SERVICES The Wraparound Program provides funding for an approved number of wraparound slots for an Early Head Start or Head Start agency. Children must be age 5 years or younger and be eligible for and attending an Early Head Start or Head Start program. The Wraparound Program cannot be used in conjunction with the Certificate Program or Contracted Slot Program for the same child. The Wraparound Program is only allowed to accept Certificate case types for customers with a NEON purpose of care. No other Certificate case types will be allowed. 820.1 Additional Information To be eligible for the Wraparound Program, a child must be eligible for Early Head Start or Head Start and meet the criteria below. a. All required adult and minor parent Head Start and Early Head Start household members must have an eligible Purpose of Care as defined in MS 219; b. The household’s total gross income cannot exceed 85% of the State Median Income; d. After initial eligibility for Early Head Start is determined, renewals are not required until the child moves from Early Head Start to Head Start. e. After initial eligibility for Head Start is determined, renewals are not required until the child is no longer eligible for Head Start. f. The household’s Purpose of Care and schedule must be re-verified every 12 months. g. Updates to the Wraparound case are based on written changes/verifications provided by the Early Head Start or Head Start program. 830 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DELEGATE AGENCIES Delegate Agencies must: 1. Submit a signed MOA to their designated CCR&R agency or have an approved contract in place with DWSS/CCDP prior to payment being issued. A new MOA or contract must be signed annually or more often if necessary due to amendments in the MOA or contract. 2. Inform households of their right to receive services, right to appeal, and right to file a complaint. 3. Notify the designated CCR&R agency in writing of a customer’s termination from the Contracted Slots Program or Wraparound Program. 4. Maintain all relevant records for a period of three (3) years as follows: a. Eligibility Case Files - Maintain complete documentation which supports eligibility decisions for each application for assistance for three (3) years from the date the case is denied/terminated/closed or as defined in the MOA or contract. Eligibility records for children 800- Delegate Agencies [5] MTL 01/24 July 1,2024