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Child Care Subsidy Policy October 1, 2024 28 4.1.3.1. Verification is provided from the employer of the length of the work shift. 4.1.3.2. Child care is not used as a substitute for residential care if the work is performed as part of the parent’s residential rehabilitation program or other similar treatment program. 4.1.3.3. The provider, if regulated under West Virginia state law, obtains a waiver for the care of the parent’s child(ren) beyond the number of hours permitted by regulation. 4.1.3.4. The Child Care Resource and Referral agency supervisor has reviewed and approves the application. 4.1.3.5. This care is intended for those who are employed by public service type agencies such as fire departments, law enforcement, emergency response, health care, human services, and mental health services. It is not intended to be used as respite care or in place of foster care. 4.1.4. Teleworking: Teleworking is defined as work that occurs at home during scheduled business hours rather than commuting to an office or employer location daily. 4.1.4.1. The employer must approve a work area in the home that is free of interruptions and contains the necessary equipment needed to perform assigned tasks. These parents may receive child care services provided: 4.1.4.1.1 The parent can submit a written statement from the employer indicating the days and hours approved by teleworking. OR 4.1.4.1.2 The parent can provide a copy of a telework contract signed by the employer indicating the days and hours telework is approved. 4.1.4.4. Teleworking is intended to be used as a self-employment location. 4.1.4.5. During public health emergencies, when child care providers operate under critical care designation, clients whose work activity is telework will not be eligible for subsidized child care. 4.2. Activity: Job Search Child care may be provided for three months for current recipients or new applicants who have lost employment or who have completed school and are looking for work. Recipients who meet eligibility requirements and request job search time shall be granted. 4.2.1. Job search time: Will be approved for job search activity 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, during the normal business hours for the selected job site.