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2.8 TRANSITIONAL CHILD CARE 2 (TCC2) The transitional child care, second year (TCC2), eligibility category is for: An individual whose first year of transitional time period is ending. An additional 12-month eligibility period may begin under TCC2 when any of the aforementioned categories end. If receiving TCC1, the Child Care Scholarship Program sends an automated notification to the parent and provider 60 days prior to services ending. A former TANF participant who was eligible to apply for TCC but failed to do so. If the participant is eligible, 12 months of child care will be approved.

Eligibility for child care begins effective the first Monday after the TCC1 eligibility period has ended. A new application is required, and income eligibility must be re-determined. • There is no co-pay for this category of care. To receive child care through this category, the individual must: • Not be receiving a TANF benefit, and the TANF benefit case closed for a transitional reason. • Be working full-time or part-time (second parent may be permanently or temporarily disabled verification required). If working and attending school, employment and education hours must be for a minimum of 30 hours per week. • Have a need for child care for a child under age 13. NOTE: A child aged 13-19 with special needs may be considered for eligibility. A child who turns age 13 during their child care eligibility period will continue to receive services through the end of the current eligibility period. • Be income-eligible based on current income thresholds.

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Child Care Scholarship Policy Manual 79

2.8 TRANSITIONAL CHILD CARE 2 (TCC2) The transitional child care, second year (TCC2), eligibility category is for: An individual whose first year of transitional time period is ending. An additional 12-month eligibility period may begin under TCC2 when any of the aforementioned categories end. If receiving TCC1, the Child Care Scholarship Program sends an automated notification to the parent and provider 60 days prior to services ending. A former TANF participant who was eligible to apply for TCC but failed to do so. If the participant is eligible, 12 months of child care will be approved.

Eligibility for child care begins effective the first Monday after the TCC1 eligibility period has ended. A new application is required, and income eligibility must be re-determined. • There is no co-pay for this category of care. To receive child care through this category, the individual must: • Not be receiving a TANF benefit, and the TANF benefit case closed for a transitional reason. • Be working full-time or part-time (second parent may be permanently or temporarily disabled verification required). If working and attending school, employment and education hours must be for a minimum of 30 hours per week. • Have a need for child care for a child under age 13. NOTE: A child aged 13-19 with special needs may be considered for eligibility. A child who turns age 13 during their child care eligibility period will continue to receive services through the end of the current eligibility period. • Be income-eligible based on current income thresholds.