10-148 C.M.R. ch. 6, § 3 - WAIT LIST

A. The Department must maintain a Wait List if funding is not available at the time the Department receives a Parent's complete program application for the Child Care Affordability Program.

B. Parents on the Wait List shall receive written notification annually from the Department, informing them they have thirty (30) calendar days to provide updated program application information if they wish to remain on the Wait List.

C. Priorities for Wait List

1. Children from Families at or below 85% SMI at time of application or redetermination, Children who are Homeless, and Children with Special Needs will have priority over other Children otherwise eligible for Child Care Affordability.

2. As funding becomes available, all other Parents are selected from the Wait List on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date the Department received the completed application or redetermination.

3. Exceptions to the above may be granted by the State Child Care Administrator for the following:

a. In cases of catastrophic events including, but not limited to: fires; storms; accidents; or Family emergencies, including, but not limited to, surgery and other medical procedures; or

b. For siblings of Children accepted from the Wait List. When funding is not available to serve all siblings, the remaining siblings will continue in their position on the Wait List for Child Care Services.

Notes

10-148 C.M.R. ch. 6, § 3