During the CCAP application interview, CCAP Income ...

1 During the CCAP application interview, Family Support staff will ask; CHILD CARE. CCAP Income Guideline To view and copy documentation of ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Birth dates for children for whom 160% - FPL benefits are requested. Monthly View and copy proof of identity of the Income Limits applicant. $2,165. Request social security numbers for Family size 2. all members. Family size 3 $2,723. If the citizenship of a child cannot be Family size 4 $3,280 established by birth verification, obtain Family size 5 $3,837 proof of citizenship or legal status. Family size 6 $4,395 Verify residency and household com- $4,952 position (lease or written statement Family size 7. from someone knowing your family's Family size 8 $5,509 living situation and is not a member of the Family size 9 $6,067 child care case).

2 Family size 10 $6,624 If a child is age thirteen (13) or older at Family size 11 $7,181 application and care is requested, proof is needed of the child's inability to care Family size 12 $7,739. for himself Immunization record for children requesting care, if not in school. Verification of all sources and To Apply for the What If I Am Discriminated Against? amounts of Income . Child Care Assistance Program If you feel you were discriminated against Verify all change in circumstances that in the handling of a child care matter be- must be reported within ten (10). cause of age, race, color, handicap, sex, calendar days of the date of change, Please call religious creed, national origin, or political as well as any changes which occur DCBS.

3 Beliefs, you may file a complaint. prior to processing the application . Family Support Call Center Explain all of your Rights and at 1 855-306-8959. EEO Compliance Branch Responsibilities with you. for the offices nearest you Cabinet for Health and Family Services If you needs assistance locating or Office of Human Resources Management choosing a child care provider. Or 275 East Main, Mail Stop 5C-D visit Frankfort, kentucky 40621 benefind Telephone: 502 564-7770, Extension 4107 website Fax 502-564-3129 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D. Child Care Assistance If you require help in locating a child care pro- How Often Do I Apply? vider, your Family Support worker can assist you, or Your approval letter will tell you when Program you may call the kentucky Child Care Aware at: 1- your eligibility for child care assistance 877-316-3552.

4 Will begin and when your eligibility will What Is the Child Care Assistance end. Program? The Child Care Assistance Program How Much Will DCC Assist With Payments? DCC provides assistance with child care through You must reapply for child care as- (CCAP) in kentucky provides assistance payment of full or partial costs. sistance During the last month of with payment for child care on a sliding Eligibility for Child Care assistance is based up- your eligibility in order for your ser- fee basis for eligible parents/guardians. on the following: vices to continue without interrup- The purpose of the Child Care Assistance The family's gross monthly Income and tion. Program is to enable families to gain em- ployment and remain employed.

5 The family size. There is a maximum amount that may Your Family Support worker should con- be paid to a provider for each day of tact you within thirty (30) days of the Can I Receive Child Care Assistance? care provided. This is referred to as the date your eligibility will end. If you have If you need child care because you have state rate . This amount varies depend- not received notification you should con- a child under age thirteen, or age thir- ing on where you live in kentucky . tact your Family Support worker. You teen or older with a special need, and: The co-payment is the portion of the must cooperate with the Family Support are working an average of 20. state rate that the parents/guardians worker in determining your continued hours per week; or pay based on the family's Income before eligibility.

6 Attending school and working an average of 20 hours per week; or taxes and the family size. The parents/guardians are responsible for pay- What Are My Hearing Rights? In a job training program that ment of the co-payment to the child care pro- If you have applied for or are receiving meets the work requirement; or vider. Child Care Assistance and: Teen parent attending elemen- If the child care provider charges more than the the local office refuses to take tary, middle or high school or pur- state rate for that area, the difference be- your application , suing a GED in a classroom set- tween the provider rate and the state rate is or takes your application but de- ting; or called an overage.

7 The parents/guardians are cides you are not eligible and you TANF recipient in a work compo- responsible for paying any co-payment or think you are;. nent; or overage. you think your co-payment is Protective/Preventative Service Ask your child care worker for information on wrong;. Case needing care. the state rate for your area and the co- The Family Support worker does you may contact Family Support to apply payment scale. not act promptly on your request for child care assistance. for help; or How Is The Child Care Provider Paid? you disagree with any action tak- Who Provides Eligible Care? Child care providers receive payment directly en on your child care case, you Depending on your child care needs and from DCC for payment of the state rate , less may request a hearing in person, eligibility, care may be provided by: any co-payment or overage charge.

8 By mail, or by phone. You have a licensed or certified provider;. Parents/guardians are responsible for paying thirty (30) days from the date of a provider registered with the Di- the co-payment and any overage charged action to request a hearing. vision of Child Care, (DCC) and who is caring for three or less by the child care provider. children. A background screening and training must be completed before becoming eligible to be registered and receive payment.