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A client may receive more than one authorization letter if they: o Change from one provider to another o Receive full-time service part of the year and half-time service the remainder of the year o Receive a combination of full-time, half-time or less than half-time services.

4.2 IMMUNIZATIONS All children receiving services through the Child Care Scholarship Program must be age-appropriately immunized as outlined in the U.S. recommended immunization schedule; see the following links: Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 7 - 18 Years Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years

An applicant for the Child Care Scholarship Program self-certifies that the child for whom they are requesting child care services has received all required immunizations. A child whose parent objects to immunizations on religious grounds or a child whose medical condition contraindicates immunization are exempt from the immunization requirement. Exception Families that are experiencing homelessness or children in foster care are given a 90-day grace period to provide proof of immunization. During this grace period, children are allowed to enroll with a child care provider.