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CCFAP Regulation Memo

1 Issue date 06/28/24

Department for Children and Families Child Development Division 280 State Drive, NOB 1 North Waterbury, VT 05671-1040 dcf.vermont.gov/cdd Memorandum From: Janet McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner, DCF Child Development Division Date: 6/28/2024 Re: Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) Regulations

Vermont Act 76 of 2023 made significant investments and policy changes to Vermont’s child care and early learning system, including updates and expansions to the Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP.) These changes take effect prior to the adoption of rules pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25. This memo outlines the changes dictated by Act 76 of 2023 and Act 113 of 2024, as well as additional changes to correct outstanding policy inconsistencies and update outdated language with inclusive language. This memo remains effective statewide until it is specifically superseded either by a subsequent memo or by a contradictory regulation with a later effective date. These changes are also incorporated into the CCFAP Provider Responsibilities, the updated CCFAP policies, and the CDDIS guidance for child care providers on the CCFAP Information for Providers webpage. Effective date: 06/30/2024 Impacted Regulations: 1B Definition, IIA Eligibility Criteria, IIB 2 Income Eligibility Requirements, IVA Responsibilities of Eligible Families, IVB Appeal Rights of Applicants and Eligible Families, V Payment, Adjustments and Recoupment, VI Child Care Provider’s Responsibilities, VIII Limitation on Availability of Financial Assistance, X Rates