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I B 23 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 24 Reach Up – The Reach Up Program through DCF’s Economic Services Division that assists families to attain self-sufficiency.

I B 25 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.

I B 26 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 27 Self Support – Achievement and/or maintenance of economic self-sufficiency.

I B 28 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 29 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.

II Child Care Financial Assistance Program

II A Eligibility Criteria

In order to receive child care financial assistance, a family must meet the following requirements:

y Have a service need as outlined by the Regulations;

y Meet Income eligibility standards as set forth by the Child Development Division;

y 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.

y Be a U.S. citizen or have a legal alien status.