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1188 (07/2026) Chapter 8: Examples • Chapter 8: Examples Example 6: Shared custody between two parents/caretakers Aaliyah is applying for ERDC on October 10 for her 6-year-old child. Her EDG includes two people. The child also lives with the other parent, Marcus, according to a parenting plan that splits time between both homes. Marcus already has open ERDC benefits, and the child is included on that case. Aaliyah indicates shared custody during the application process. The worker confirms the shared custody arrangement and adds the shared custody indicator in ONE under the Household Information tab. Aaliyah’s EDG is determined eligible for ERDC, and the child is included on both cases. Authorized child care hours are based on Aaliyah’s highest verified activity schedule (unless receiving Categorical ERDC or Expanded Child Welfare). The provider and each caretaker are responsible for ensuring child care is billed to the correct case. Example 7: Shared custody between resource parent and caretaker/parent Leticia is a certified resource parent and is applying for ERDC on November 6 for a 4-year-old child placed in her care. Her EDG includes two people. The child also has visitation and spends time overnight with their biological mother, Serena, who also applies separately for ERDC. Both Leticia and Serena indicate that the child lives with each of them during the month. The worker adds the shared custody indicator in ONE for both EDGs. Each EDG is determined eligible for ERDC, and the child is included on both cases. Authorized child care hours are based on each caretaker’s highest verified activity schedule (unless receiving Categorical ERDC or Expanded Child Welfare). Providers are responsible for billing the case that matches the caretaker receiving services. Example 8: Shared custody criteria not met Yesenia applies for ERDC on December 3 for her 5-year-old grandchild, who was recently placed in her care through Child Welfare. Her EDG includes two people. During the interview, Maria shares that the child was previously living with their father, Jesus, but has now moved in with her full time and does not plan to return to Jesus’ home. Because the child will not be residing in both households during the same month ongoing, this is not considered a shared custody situation. The child is still included in Jesus’ open ERDC case and since a child cannot receive ERDC in two separate EDGs in the same month without meeting shared custody requirements, Yesenia’s ERDC request is denied. The worker explains that the child will be removed from Jesus’ and then Yesenia may be considered for ERDC for.