Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 3042.56 - Personal interview(a) If the eligibility agency determines a family eligible for subsidized child care and if funding is available, the parent or caretaker shall attend a personal interview with the eligibility agency no later than 30 calendar days following the date the eligibility agency notifies the family of eligibility for subsidized child care.(b) If the eligibility agency determines a family eligible for subsidized child care and if funding is not available, the parent or caretaker shall attend a personal interview with the eligibility agency no later than 30 calendar days following the date the first child from a family is enrolled in subsidized child care.(c) The eligibility agency shall accommodate the parent's or caretaker's work hours in scheduling the personal interview.(d) The eligibility agency may extend the 30-day time frame for the personal interview if, on or before the 30th calendar day, the parent or caretaker claims hardship due to conflicts with the parent's or caretaker's working hours, or illness of the parent or caretaker or another family member. When the parent or caretaker claims hardship, the eligibility agency may grant an additional 30 days from the date the hardship is claimed for the meeting.(e) The eligibility agency may waive the requirement for the personal interview if the parent or caretaker has completed a personal interview with the eligibility agency within the previous 12 months.Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 50. December 16, 2023, effective 12/16/2023