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Subject: Families First Child Care Policy 23.22 Date of Last Review: 11/16/2023 Effective Date: 12/01/2023 Date of Next Review: 11/16/2026 RDA: SW22 Page 4 of 5 Supporting Documents HS-2883 Parent Application to Choose Authorized Child Care Professional HS-2883sp Parent Application to Choose Authorized Child Care Professional (SPANISH) HS-3272 Parent Advance Notification Letter Child Care Certificate (generated by TCCMS) 11.18 Transitional Child Care 11.17 At-Risk Child Care for Child-Only Parent/Guardians 23.23 Families First Diversion Payments Child Care Resources for Parents The Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation enrollment Definitions/Acronyms Term Definition ARCO At-Risk Child-Only Authorized Child Care Professionals An unlicensed individual, typically a friend or relative, who meets health and safety guidelines as defined by the Child Care Development Block Grant, is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and who provides care for no more than four (4) children unrelated to them outside the child’s home. Family Focused Solutions Family Focused Solutions (FFS) is a voluntary support service that is provided by agencies who are contracted with TDHS. The purpose of FFS is to assist and support TANF customers with education and employment opportunities. Licensed Care A Child Care Program which is subject to licensure by the Department of Human Services, or approval requirements by the Department of Education. In addition, certain Boys and Girls clubs that meet the definition of a child care agency are exempt from licensing requirements per Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-3-503 and are included in this definition. PRP Personal Responsibility Plan TCC Transitional Child Care TDHS Tennessee Department of Human Services Supersedes Policy 23.25 Families First Child Care, eff. date 10/31/2016. Authority Tenn. Comp & Regs. 1240-1-54 and 1240-01-49-.09(5) Application All TDHS Family Assistance Staff and Contractors