Page 286

Appendix 8: What’s New (Revisions) 286

3. Manual Section 2.1.5 Section has been revised to clarify the specific requirements an applicant must meet before being determined eligible to receive child care assistance. 4. Manual Section 2.1.6 Section has been revised to clarify family definitions with regards to the following: D: A Note has been added to clarify policy relating to a dependent child(ren) who is in either the FI, FI/CO or TCC category. G: A teen parent living with his/her own parent/caretaker who has his/her own FI benefit case. I: A foster parent’s employment status when determining the eligibility of a foster child to receive child care assistance. J: The age a minor may be considered emancipated and that an emancipated minor is not included in the FI or SNAP budget. 5. Manual Section 2.12.3 Section has been revised to clarify that in a CPS case, the parent/caretaker is responsible for paying to the provider the difference between what the provider charges and what the ABC Program pays for. 6. Manual Section 2.12.4 Section has been revised to clarify that in a CPS- In case, if the parent/caretaker refuses to provide income verification, the child care worker must enter income in the Voucher System at $1.00 below entrance maximum in order to assess the client fee. Also, the HS CM must sign the application if the parent/caretaker refuses. 7. Manual Section 2.12.5 Section has been revised to clarify that in a CPS- Out case, if the parent/caretaker refuses to provide income verification, the child care worker must enter income in the Voucher System at $1.00 below entrance maximum in order to assess the client fee. Also, the HS CM must sign the application if the parent/caretaker refuses. 8. Manual Section 5.4 Section has been revised to clarify which documents in a case file need to be maintained by the child care worker. 9. Glossary The acronym for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been added.