Wash. Admin. Code § 110-15-0024

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 110-15-0024 - Categorical eligibility

(1) Families with children are eligible for WCCC benefits for a 12-month period if the consumer is a Washing-ton state resident and their children are living with a biological parent or guardian and:

(a) In the six months prior to application or reapplication for WCCC benefits, the family received:

(i) Child protective services (CPS) as defined and used by chapters 26.44 and 74.13 RCW; or

(ii) Child welfare services as defined and used by chapter 74.13 RCW; or

(iii) Services through a family assessment response, as defined and used by chapter 26.44 RCW; and

(iv) The family has been referred for child care as part of the family's case management as defined by RCW 74.13.020; or

(b) The children's parent or guardian:

(i) Is participating in or is listed as a victim in a case in a specialty or therapeutic court as defined by RCW 2.30.020; and

(ii) Was referred for child care as part of the specialty court or therapeutic court proceedings.

(2) Families eligible for WCCC under this section will:

(a) Have no copayment;

(b) Be authorized for full-time child care regardless of participation in an approved activity; and

(c) Be eligible to have benefits paid only to a provider that meets the requirements in WAC 110-15-0125.

Wash. Admin. Code § 110-15-0024

Adopted by WSR 19-12-058, Filed 5/31/2019, effective 7/1/2019

Amended by WSR 23-23-082, Filed 11/13/2023, effective 12/14/2023

Amended by WSR 24-17-059, Filed 8/15/2024, effective 9/15/2024