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2.1.4 ESTABLISHING THE NEED FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES There must be an established need for child care prior to applying for services. In order to be eligible for child care services through the Child Care Scholarship Program, the applicant must be working, in school, or in a training program at least 15 hours per week (including travel time) or as determined by the child care funding source. A TANF parent may not be required to participate for a minimum of 15 hours; however, they must be in compliance with their Family Plan. Note: This means a parent may be working a minimum of 10 hours, adding 5 hours of travel time equals 15 hours which meets the need requirement of 15 hours.

2.1.5 ESTABLISHING IF THE APPLICANT IS ELIGIBLE FOR FULL TIME OR PART TIME CARE Parents are eligible for either full time or half time care. Full time is determined in one of the following ways: • The client is working full-time hours (travel time is included) of 25 or more per week. Determined by number of hours worked plus travel time of 5 hours per week (more travel time may be used if determined necessary. See Travel Time). Example: Client works 20 hours per week. 20 hours of work plus 5 hours of travel = 25 hours which equals full time eligibility.

Note: Policy was updated 10/01/2024 to reduce the number of hours from 30 to 25 for eligibility to full time care. • The client is in school full time (12 or more credit hours per week or full time as determined by the school). • If the client is in school part time based on the credit hours for eligibility and is working part time, as determined above, the client will be eligible for full time care. Half time care is determined in one of the following ways: • The client is working part time hours (including travel time) of 15-24 hours per week. Determined by number of hours worked plus travel time of 5 hours per week (more travel time may be used if determined necessary. See Travel Time). Example: Client works 15 hours per week. 15 hours of work plus 5 hours of travel = 20 hours which equals part time eligibility.