Child Care Service Background

SB 80 increased access to Stage I Child Care for CalWORKs WTW individuals by receiving an immediate and continuous 12-Month Stage I Child Care certification for full-time care. The 12-month approval supports a two-generational, CalWORKs 2.0 approach that disrupts the cycle of poverty by simultaneously focusing on the needs of parents and their children.

When children receive an early and long-term child care approval, they benefit by receiving stable child development opportunities. Immediate and continuous Stage I Child Care also aligns with other statewide child development and child care subsidy programs. For the purpose of the changes associated with SB 80, the term 12-month authorization refers to a 12-month approval period.

Definition of Terms

The following is a definition of terms used in this chapter:

Full-time Care

Child Care is approved full-time, unless an individual requests part-time care. The EC documents in CalSAWS Journal Detail page, with a Journal Entry.

Maximum Payment Rate

“Maximum Payment Rate” means the RMR ceiling plus any applicable adjustments.

Note: If full-time care is approved, and the child attends part-time, only part-time child care is paid.

School Age

“School Age” means children in kindergarten through grade nine.

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