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Chapter 4 Provider Authorization

4.1 PROVIDER AUTHORIZATION/CONNECTION Prior to taking a child to an enrolled Child Care Scholarship Program provider, the parent must complete a connection form; a pre-printed form. The connection form must be signed and dated by both the client and the child care provider. Once completed, the connection form must be sent to the Control Center in order for the child to be connected with the selected child care provider. Connection forms may be sent in one of the following ways: By Email (Preferred): Connectionforms@dss.sc.gov Via fax: 1-800-310-5417 By Mail: Child Care Scholarships Program P.O. Box 100160 Columbia, South Carolina 29202-3160 The provider should not begin serving the child until they receive written or verbal authorization from the Child Care Scholarship Program that the connection has been approved. Email confirmation from The Child Care Scholarship Program should be accepted as verification. If a provider serves a client outside the authorized period (start and stop dates), the client is responsible for the full cost of the service. Connections are made for the Monday of the week the connection form is received or for a future date of service if specified or for other dates indicated in the memo field by eligibility staff. Connections will not be backdated prior to the week of receipt unless otherwise authorized by the Control Center Supervisor