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1253 (07/2026) Chapter 8: Examples • Chapter 8: Examples Example 3: Jamie and Madison are receiving Categorical ERDC for their daughter Isla. They were approved for the part-time allocation of 108 hour per month at certification. Several months later, Jamie calls the local office and explains they are having difficulty finding a provider that will accept Isla part-time. Jamie asks if they can receive additional hours so Isla can take one of the full-time child care spots available at a local center. Jamie is directed to an eligibility worker, and after reviewing the situation, the eligibility worker determines that policy does not allow an increase in child care hours solely to secure a full-time child care spot when there is no corresponding eligibility need. The family’s request for full-time hours is denied. Example 4: Martin and Elena receive TANF for themselves and their twin boys. They contact the local office requesting child care benefits so they can be available to look for work. After discussing their child care needs, the eligibility worker determines they meet the requirements for Categorical ERDC and approves the family for the part-time allocation of 108 hours per month. Martin and Elena do not need to have overlapping hours to be eligible for Categorical ERDC. ERDC Determining child care hours for Expanded Child Welfare Example 1: Tariq and Layla are receiving Expanded Child Welfare for their foster daughter, Nia. At intake, the case is authorized for 108 hours/month. On 5/8, Layla lets the family coach know that she will be attending trauma-informed caregiving training offered by ODHS over the next two months, including evening sessions twice a week. The training is required by the foster parent and relates to family well-being. The family coach adds a case note in ONE and approves an increase to more than full- time care—280 hours/month—effective 6/1 to support Nia’s placement and Layla’s participation in required support services. The family coach emails DPU to request that the May CCB be reissued with 280 hours, or that an adjustment be made if it has already been paid. Example 2: Binh and Araceli are receiving Expanded Child Welfare ERDC for their son, Emiliano. They were authorized for 108 hours/month at certification. A few weeks later, Araceli contacts the family coach and explains they’re having trouble finding a provider willing to offer part-time care. She asks for full-time hours so Emiliano can attend a center that only accepts full-time enrollment. The family coach asks if there are any other reasons for needing more hours. Araceli confirms there are not—they just want the full-time spot. The request is denied. Per policy, child care hours cannot be increased solely to match a provider’s availability when there is no new or increased need for child care.