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CCFAP Regulation Memo

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are not however, considered family members for the purpose of determining the need for service. Family configurations include: a. Married and civil union primary caretakers and their resident child(ren); b. Unmarried primary caretakers and their child(ren) in common; c. A primary caretaker and their own child(ren); d. Unmarried primary caretakers, their child(ren) in common and any child for whom either adult in the household is legally responsible; e. A person who lives with, supervises and cares for a child or children whose parents do not live in the home. I B 19 Gross Income – All income included in determining monthly gross income except that which is specifically excluded by these regulations. I B 20 Income Eligibility Schedule – Sliding fee scale that provides for cost-sharing (parent co-pay) by families eligible for child care financial assistance. The fee scale is based on gross monthly income and family size. I B 21 Parental/Family Leave – Reasonable time off to care for dependent children in instances such as death, illness, birth or adoption. Parental leave may not exceed 12 weeks in a 12 month period. I B 22 Postsecondary Education program – The Postsecondary Education program managed by DCF’s Economic Services Division that assists families to attain self-sufficiency and a postsecondary education degree. I B 23 Primary Caretaker – Biological, adoptive or foster parent(s) of a child, a child’s legal guardian or other person legally responsible for a child’s welfare. I B 24 Reach First – The Reach First program is Vermont’s short-term diversion program managed by DCF’s Economic Services Division that assists families to attain self-sufficiency. I B 25 Reach Up – The Reach Up Program through DCF’s Economic Services Division that assists families to attain self-sufficiency. I B 26 Reasonable Hours of Sleep – Reasonable hours following or preceding 2nd or 3rd shift employment or training, enabling a person to rest from or for such employment or training. Such periods shall not exceed eight hours within a 24-hour period.