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CCFAP Regulation Memo

14 Issue date 06/28/24

3. Report to CDD or its designee when a child from an eligible family is absent for more than three unexplained or unexcused authorized days of care. 4. Obtain prior written approval from CDD before entering into sub-contracts or assigning any part of the child care service performed for eligible families. 5. Provide eligible families with the child care provider’s tax ID or social security number for federal or state child care tax credit purposes. 6. Submit claims for reimbursement in the manner prescribed by CDD. 7. Accept compensation for child care services provided to subsidy eligible families at rates established by CDD. 8. Collect co-payments directly from eligible families. Co-payment is the difference between the CDD rate and the provider’s rate, if any. 9. Refrain from disclosing child or family eligibility in the subsidy program to anyone not authorized to receive such information. 10. Prohibit all smoking in the presence of children and in areas where child care routinely occurs. 11. Provide specific child care services as set forth in a Family Services’ case plan for children receiving protective services child care. 12. Provide specific child care services as set forth in an individualized child or family plan for children receiving family support or special needs child care. 13. Report incidents of suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law. 14. Meet all state and federal tax obligations that may be generated by accepting payments for child care services to eligible families. 15. Refrain from charging application or waitlist fees for children who qualify for the Child Care Financial Assistance Program and reimburse the fees if the children are determined to be eligible for Child Care Financial Assistance at the time of the fee.

CDD shall no longer apply Section VIII Limitation on Availability of Financial Assistance. VIII Limitation on Availability of Financial Assistance In the event that federal and/or state funds are not sufficient to meet the rates and amounts of financial assistance for families who have applied and are otherwise eligible, the Commissioner reserves the right to exercise discretion and limit the availability of