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Note: Notarized statements from parents, friends, or relatives are not accepted as methods of verification.
2.2.4 WORK Employment for child care purposes also includes subsidized employment, i.e., On-the-Job Training, sheltered workshops through Vocational Rehabilitation, or unsubsidized employment, including self-employment. It may also include part- time, post-secondary work-study assignments of at least 15 hours per week (the 15 hours may include travel time. Example 10 hours of work plus 5 hours of travel time to equal the 15 hours). Volunteer activity (such as a Vista Volunteer) is not considered employment. Employment income from a child under age 18 is excluded. An applicant is considered employed if they are working at an occupation where they are paid a wage/salary or have a documented commitment of employment that will begin within two weeks from the application date. An applicant participating in a work-study program will be considered employed; however, their income from the work-study program is not considered. Substitute teaching or other as needed (PRN) employment or job assignments are not considered employment unless they are long-term placements of a month or more. Verification of the long-term assignment is required. If verification of a long-term assignment cannot be provided, the application will be denied. An applicant who has a new commission-only job may receive three months of child care in order to establish a work history. Continued eligibility will be re-determined at the end of this time period. Additionally, a retired individual does not meet the criteria for working, school or training. In order to meet the work criteria and receive child care services, the non- welfare parent/guardian must be: • Employed full-time: Average of 25 or more 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 20 hours per week. 20 hours of work plus 5 hours of travel = 25 hours which equals full time eligibility.