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CCFAP Regulation Memo

5 Issue date 06/28/24

CDD shall apply the following Section IB (changes highlighted in yellow): I B Definitions The following terms apply to these regulations as defined: I B 1 Age Category

Child Ages

Infant birth to < 24 months

Toddler 24 months to 36 months

Preschool 36 months to 72 months

School Age 72 months to 13 years (children with special needs

may be eligible to age 19)

I B 2 Appropriate Care and Supervision – Protecting from, or not exposing, a child to any unusual risk while also contributing to the child’s growth and development. I B 3 Care Category Part Time Care – up to 25 hours per week Full Time Care – between 25 to 50 hours per week during hours when parental service need activity occurs, unless otherwise approved by CDD Extended Care – over 50 hours per week I B 4 Caretaker – Individual other than a parent, age 18 or older, fulfilling a parental role in caring for a dependent child by providing physical care, guidance and decision- making related to the child’s health, school, medical care and discipline. I B 5 Case Plan – Written document developed by a Family Services social worker as part of the Family Services case record which identifies the family needs and sets forth goals to preserve, rehabilitate or reunify the family and documents goal progress. I B 6 Child – Individual under age 13, or under age 19 if physically or mentally incapable of self care or under court supervision, or an individual committed to the custody or guardianship of the Commissioner. I B 7 Child with Special Needs – A child determined eligible for services by the Department of Education, Division of Special Education or the Department of Health,