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91 • When a newly eligible child is added to the case, a parent is in a TBRK and the authorization end date for any eligible children with a current authorization is extended to the new renewal date (see 17.2.1) • A summary of the situation for approved hardship authorizations (see 17.3.1) • A description of attempted contacts to the parent before ending an authorization for excessive unexplained absences (see 17.4)

This section last updated 7/1/2026

Chapter 13 Parental Choice

Section 13.1 Residing with a Child Care Provider Parents have the right and responsibility to choose a regulated child care provider who is participating in the YoungStar Quality Rating System.

Children may not receive an authorization to attend a provider location where the parent or person residing with the child: • Is employed by a certified child care provider at the same location • Is self-employed as a certified or licensed child care provider and will be the provider for their own child(ren)

Parents who are child care providers may apply for a waiver to send their child(ren) to another child care provider (see 13.2). A child who lives with a child care provider who is not their parent can attend a different child care provider without a waiver.

Example: Yuko lives with his parent and grandparent. Yuko’s grandparent is a licensed family child care provider. Yuko cannot receive an authorization to attend his grandparent’s child care program because they live in the same household, but he can receive an authorization to attend another child care program. Yuko’s parent does not need to apply for a waiver for Yuko to attend a different provider because the child care provider (the grandparent) is not the parent.

This section last updated 12/1/2022

Section 13.2 Waivers Parents who are child care providers may apply for a waiver to receive an authorization for their child(ren) to attend another child care provider. The waiver request must be made in writing using the Request for Waiver of Eligibility Restrictions for Child Care Assistance form (DCF-F-432-E). The local agency must grant or deny the waiver request within 10 business days of receipt of the completed waiver application. Waivers must