Section 170-290-2426. Eligibility period for early head start–child care partnership slots.

(1) A consumer who meets all of the requirements of partnership-slot eligibility may receive partnership-slot subsidies for a twelve month certification period.

(2) The period begins when:

(a) The child participates in early head start with an eligible provider;

(b) The consumer completes the application and verification process.

(3) A consumer's eligibility may end sooner if:

(a) The consumer no longer wishes to participate in working connections child care (WCCC);

(b) The child no longer participates in early head start programs; or

(c) DSHS terminates the consumer's eligibility when:

(i) The consumer does not comply with the copayment requirements of WAC 170-290-0030 (3) and (4);

(ii) The consumer does not cooperate with the child care subsidy audit process or with the DSHS office of fraud and accountability (OFA).

(4) A consumer may be eligible for WCCC again beginning on the date that the consumer:

(a) Complies with the copayment requirements of WAC 170-290-0030 (3) and (4); and

(b) Cooperates with the child care subsidy audit process or with the DSHS OFA.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.070 and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 15-24-070, § 170-290-2426, filed 11/25/15, effective 12/26/15.]

RCW 43.215.070 and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 15-24-070, § 170-290-2426, filed 11/25/15, effective 12/26/15.

Rules

170-290-0030,170-290-0030,