Purpose and intent
(1) This chapter establishes the minimum requirements for eligible families to receive subsidized child care benefits through the working connections child care (WCCC) and seasonal child care (SCC) programs. This chapter also establishes the minimum requirements for providers that request approval to receive subsidy payments for the care of children who are eligible for WCCC or SCC benefits. WCCC and SCC are administered by DSHS in accordance with applicable state and federal law and to the extent of available funds. Effective July 1, 2019, DCYF will be administering the WCCC and SCC programs.
(2) The purpose of WCCC is to:
(a)Help eligible consumers pay for child care so the…#
(a) Help eligible consumers pay for child care so the consumer can work, attend training, or enroll in educational programs; and
(b)Promote stability, quality, and continuity of care and…#
(b) Promote stability, quality, and continuity of care and education programming for children who participate in the WCCC program.
(3) The purpose of SCC is to:
(a) Help eligible consumers pay for licensed child care while they are seasonally employed in agriculturally related work; and
(b) Promote stability, quality, and continuity of care and education programming for children who participate in the SCC program.
(4) No provision of this section shall be interpreted contrary to RCW 43.216.295 .