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CCFAP Regulation Memo

8 Issue date 06/28/24

I B 27 Revocation – Formal act of removing a license, registration or certification to operate a Child Care Home, Early Childhood Program, Afterschool Program, or provide legally exempt care for subsidized children due to violation of the Licensing Regulations. A child care provider may continue to operate their program during a revocation action pending an appeal to the Human Services Board. I B 28 Self Support – Achievement and/or maintenance of economic self-sufficiency. I B 29 Service Need – Caretaker’s employment, education, training or special health need resulting in the need for child care. A child may also have a service need due to a documented health or specialized developmental need that includes child care as part of the treatment plan, regardless of the caretaker(s)’ activities. I B 30 Temporary Absence – Absence of a primary caretaker, who has indicated intention to return within 120 days of the application date, which deprives a child of adequate and necessary care and supervision.

CDD shall apply the following Section II A Eligibility Criteria (changes highlighted in yellow): II A Eligibility Criteria In order to receive child care financial assistance, a family must meet the following requirements: • Have a service need as outlined by the Regulations; • Meet Income eligibility standards as set forth by the Child Development Division; • Be a resident of Vermont, unless the assistance is for a child in a “pre-adoptive” home residing in another state as approved by DCF. • Be a U.S. citizen or have a legal alien status. • Family assets must not exceed $1,000,000

CDD shall apply the following Section II B 2 Income Eligibility Requirement (changes highlighted in yellow): II B 2 Income Eligibility Requirements