Supportive child care is offered to protect a child who has an open case with the Department. Supportive child care subsidies are administered by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) in accordance with 102 CMR 10.00: Subsidized Child Care and policies. The Department or its designee, a contracted partnership agency, will determine appropriateness and authorize all referrals for supportive child care.
110 CMR, § 7.071