What is the Child Care Voucher program?The Child Care Voucher Program assists in child care expenses for children 12 years old or younger, enabling a parent to work or continue his/her education either in school or a job training program. How do I apply for child care assistance?Call your local ICAP office to set up an appointment. You will be asked to provide social security numbers for the entire family, 30 days verifiable income verification (child support, SSI, TANF, salary), work schedule and/or school schedule. Who is eligible for child care assistance?Eligibility is determined by the family's monthly gross income. The parent may be required to pay part of the child care based on income. The parent must be working, enrolled in job training courses or educational programs. Eligibility for child care assistance will be redetermined every six months by the voucher agent. Who is an eligible provider?An eligible provider must be 18 years of age. He/she can be a relative or non- relative, licensed center or home, licensed exempt home, or ministry What does my provider have to do to get paid?The provider must document the time the children arrive and leave on time sheets. The time sheets must be submitted to the voucher agent as indicated time on a claim schedule. Both the parent and provider must sign the time sheet to ensure payment. How long can I stay on this program?Families may receive assistance for a period of time as determined by the local Step Ahead Council, or until funding is depleted. Parents may voluntarily terminate themselves at any time. Assistance is provided to enable families the opportunity for adequate child care while striving for self-sufficiency. Once a family has reached a level of income that exceeds program guidelines, assistance is terminated. Additional informationParent must report changes in employment, income, address, family size, or child care provider to the voucher agent. The parent will be responsible for choosing an eligible provider and help the provider register with the voucher agent.
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