16 Del. Admin. Code § 11000-11003

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 11000-11003 - Determining Technical Eligibility for Child Care Assistance

45 CFR 98.20

PRWORA 401 and 402

This policy applies to applicants for and recipients of child care assistance.

1. Parents/Caretakers Must Meet Certain Eligibility Criteria

To be technically eligible parents/caretakers must have a need that requires them to be out of the home or reasonably unavailable to provide supervision (e.g., a medical condition, needing rest because of working a third shift, etc.).

A. Parents/Caretakers must be a Delaware resident.

B. Parents/Caretakers who need services must meet one of the following:

1. Accept or keep a job;

2. Participate in a DSS Employment and Training (E & T) program;

3. Participate in the Transitional Work Program (TWP);

4. Participate in job search;

5. Have a break in education/training;

6. Prevent child abuse or neglect as referred by Division of Family Services (DFS);

7. Provide care for the children) when the parents/caretakers have a special need;

8. Enrolled and attending middle school or high school;

9. Enrolled and participating in a General Education Diploma (GED) program or similar secondary credential assessment approved by the Delaware Department of Education.

2. Children Must Meet Certain Criteria

Children may be eligible if they:

A. Live in the home and are under the age of 13;

B. Live in the home and are age 13 to 18 and are physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves;

C. Are active with and referred by the Division of Family Services (DFS).

3. Non-Citizens May Qualify for Child Care Assistance

Non-citizens may qualify if:

A. At least one U.S. citizen or legal alien lives in the household.

B. Both parents/caretakers meet technical and financial eligibility criteria.

C. The following aliens qualify for a period of five (5) years from the date of:

1. Obtaining status as a refugee; or

2. Obtaining status as an asylee; or

3. Their deportation is being withheld.

D. They are aliens admitted as permanent residents who have worked forty (40) qualifying quarters.

E. They, their spouses or unmarried dependent children are honorably discharged veterans or on active military duty.

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

15 DE Reg. 47 (07/01/12)

16 DE Reg. 319 (09/01/12)

18 DE Reg. 148 (08/01/14)

11003.1 Technical Requirements

Technical requirements relate to the circumstances which qualify a parent/caretaker for a specific category of child care funding. These circumstances help determine whether a child care need exists, whether DSS guarantees child care, whether DSS considers income, and whether the parent pays a child care fee.

11003.2 Processing Child Care for Parents and Caretakers Participating in TANF

45 CFR 98.20(a)(3)(i); 45 CFR 98.21(a)(2); 45 CFR 98.21(d)

This policy applies to parents and caretakers who need child care assistance while participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

1. DSS guarantees child care for an eligible child when the child's parent or caretaker:

* Participates in the TANF Employment and Training (E&T) program;

* Participates in the TANF Transitional Work Program (TWP); or

* Is employed or accepts an offer of employment.

2. DSS case workers must open child care for an eligible child and authorize care for twelve months when the parent or caretaker applies for TANF.

3. A parent or caretaker who loses eligibility for child care due to a TANF E&T or TWP sanction or loss of employment will receive three months of continued child care before their child care case is closed.

A. DSS case workers must authorize three months of child care beginning the month after the TANF sanction request or job loss in accordance with DSSM 11004.12.1 to:

* Provide continuity of care for the child; and

* Give the parent or caretaker the opportunity to re-engage with the TANF E&T or TWP program or obtain employment.

B. If the parent or caretaker cures the TANF E&T or TWP sanction or obtains employment during the three months of continued child care, DSS will authorize care until the family's next eligibility review date.

13 DE Reg. 1337 (04/01/10)

14 DE Reg. 1373 (06/01/11)

16 DE Reg. 643 (12/01/12)

11003.3 RESERVED

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)

16 DE Reg. 990 (03/01/13)

11003.4 RESERVED

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

15 DE Reg. 92 (07/01/11)

18 DE Reg. 697 (03/01/15)

11003.4.1 RESERVED

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

15 DE Reg. 92 (07/01/11)

11003.4.2 RESERVED

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

15 DE Reg. 92 (07/01/11)

18 DE Reg. 697 (03/01/15)

11003.4.3 RESERVED

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

15 DE Reg. 92 (07/01/11)

18 DE Reg. 697 (03/01/15)

11003.4.4 RESERVED

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

15 DE Reg. 92 (07/01/11)

18 DE Reg. 697 (03/01/15)

11003.4.5 RESERVED

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

15 DE Reg. 92 (07/01/11)

11003.4.6 RESERVED

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

15 DE Reg. 92 (07/01/11)

18 DE Reg. 697 (03/01/15)

11003.4.7 RESERVED

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

15 DE Reg. 92 (07/01/11)

18 DE Reg. 697 (03/01/15)

11003.5 Defining Relative In-Home Child Care

Statutory Authority

45 CFR 98.2

This policy applies to Relative Care providers who provide care in the children's home.

1. Federal regulations define an in-home child care provider as an individual who provides child care services in the child's own home.

2. The Division of Social Services (DSS) limits in-home child care to Relative Care providers only (refer to DSSM 11006.7 for Relative Child Care requirements).

3. In-home child care in the children's home is limited to Relative Care providers who are:

A. Caring for a minimum of one child in the home. The total number of children who are cared for in the home may not exceed a maximum of five children.

B. Caring for no more than two children under two years of age.

C. Caring for the children of one family member. The children must be related as siblings.

D. Only providing care during non-traditional hours, such as evening and weekend work hours, that are not normally offered through a licensed child care provider.

i. Children with "special needs" as defined in DSSM 11003.7.8 and newborns will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for exemption to the non-traditional hours requirement.

11 DE Reg. 1488 (05/01/08)

11003.6 RESERVED

16 DE Reg. 213 (08/01/12)

11003.7 RESERVED

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)

15 DE Reg. 1759 (06/01/12)

11003.7.1 Income Eligible/Program Limitation

There is no child care guarantee with the funding sources which make up the income eligible category like there is with TANF and Transitional Child Care. Funding is limited by the amount of DSS' grant award. This means that DSS cannot serve all the income eligible parent/caretakers who have a legitimate child care need. Though families may be eligible, a lack of available funding will prevent DSS from authorizing service. DSS therefore, reserves the right to limit, where appropriate, its income eligible child care services whenever the demand for income eligible services comes near or matches available funding resources. DSS also reserves the right, under these conditions, to determine who it will serve, when it will serve them, and how it will serve them.

11003.7.2 Determining Child Care for Homeless Families

45 CFR 98.41, 42 USC 11434 a(2), 42 USC 11302

(a) Families who apply for Purchase of Care and meet the definition of "homeless" will receive presumptive child care services for 90 days, regardless of whether documentation is provided at the time of application.

1. This policy references The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act definition of "homeless" which means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, and includes individuals who are:

* Living in the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason;

* Living in a motel, hotel, trailer park, or camping ground due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations;

* Living in an emergency or transitional shelter;

* Living primarily at a public or private place not designed or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings;

* Living in a car, park, public space, abandoned building, substandard housing, bus or train station, or similar setting;

* Abandoned in a hospital; and

* Migrant children who have joined a parent or the spouse of a parent within the past 36 months and who are living in any of the above situations.

2. Families who make a personal choice to reside in the housing of others are not considered homeless.

3. Families who are homeless will qualify for child care services when:

* The family is determined homeless based on the definition in this policy;

* The family's income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level; and

* The parent or caretaker is seeking employment or housing.

4. Child care providers are required to allow children who are determined homeless and children in foster care to begin receiving child care services once they are determined eligible for child care subsidy, regardless of whether documentation has been provided, including immunization records.

22 DE Reg. 1014 (06/01/19) (Final)

11003.7.3 Income Eligible/Loss of Employment or Job Transition

Parent/caretakers who lose employment or who have a gap in employment because of a transition between jobs, can continue service for up to three months. Child care services will cease if employment does not begin again after this time.

13 DE Reg. 1088 (02/01/10)

11003.7.4 Income Eligible/Training

Parent/caretakers who participate in a DSS Food Benefit or TANF Employment and Training program can continue receiving child care services for the duration of their participation as long as:

A. the training was part of a TANF or Food Benefit Employment & Training (FB E&T) Employability Development Plan; and

B. there is a reasonable expectation that the training course will lead to a job within a foreseeable time frame (6 to 18 months), such as persons participating in apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training programs, or vocational skill programs.

Child care services can continue for up to three months to allow for breaks between training programs or to allow for an employment search upon completion of training.

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

13 DE Reg. 1088 (02/01/10)

11003.7.5 Income Eligible/Education and Post-Secondary Education

Parents/caretakers who participate in education and post-secondary education can receive income eligible Child Care for the duration of their participation as long as:

A. their participation will lead to completion of high school, a high school equivalent or a GED; or

B. their participation in post-secondary education was part of a DSS TANF Employment and Training program; or

C. their participation in post-secondary education began while participating in the DSS Food Stamp Employment and Training (FS E and T) program; and

D. there is a reasonable expectation that the course of instruction will lead to a job within a foreseeable time frame, such as nursing students, medical technology students, secretarial or business students.

DSS will not authorize child care services for parents/caretakers who already have one four year college degree or are in a graduate program.

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

11003.7.6 Income Eligible/Protective Child Care

DSS will provide child care services for children who need to receive or who receive protective services from the Division of Family Services exclusive of other child care needs. DSS will also give service priority to protective children, meaning DSS will provide an exemption to protective children during a waiting list period. However, by agreement with the Division of Family Services, this exemption will only exist for a limited number of protective children. Currently the limitation is 280 children, but is subject to change based on available funding and forecasted need.

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

11003.7.7 RESERVED

11003.7.8 Determining Special Needs for Child Care

45 CFR 98.20(a)

This policy applies to parents and caretakers requesting Special Needs Child Care for themselves or for their children.

1. Families requesting Special Needs Child Care must meet the Special Needs eligibility requirements.

A. DSS will determine a parent or caretaker to be eligible for Special Needs Child Care if:

i. The parent or caretaker has a condition that causes the parent or caretaker to be unable to care for his or her child for some portion of the day; and

ii. The parent or caretaker is financially eligible for child care assistance.

14 DE Reg. 1373 (06/01/11)

B. DSS will determine a child to be eligible for Special Needs Child Care if:

i. The child is under 19 years of age;

ii. The child is physically or mentally incapable of self-care; and

iii. The parent or caretaker has a need per DSSM 11003.8 and is financially eligible for child care assistance.

C. DSS requires documentation of the special need.

i. The family can verify the special need by submitting:

* DSS Form 611 "Child Care Medical Certification Form"; or

* Written documentation completed by a physician or medical professional that details the special need and the required care.

14 DE Reg. 1373 (06/01/11)

D. DSS considers children who are active with and referred by the Division of Family Services (DFS) to have met the need criteria for Special Needs Child Care.

i. Children referred by DFS:

* Are not required to meet the financial criteria for child care assistance; and

* May receive child care services regardless of their citizenship status.

E. DSS considers parents and caretakers who are active with the Transitional Work Program (TWP) to have met the need criteria for Special Needs Child Care.

i. Parents and caretakers participating with TWP:

* Must be financially eligible for child care assistance; and

* Are not required to submit documentation of a special need to DSS.

ii. TWP staff will request child care for clients who are participating with the program and will determine the amount of care needed.

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

13 DE Reg. 97 (07/01/09)

13 DE Reg. 1339 (04/01/10)

14 DE Reg. 1373 (06/01/11)

24 DE Reg. 164 (08/01/20)

11003.8 Necessity of Child Care

45 CFR 98.20

For parents/caretakers to receive child care services, DSS must determine if child care is necessary. For two-parent households, both parents must have a need for child care. Child care is necessary when:

A. The child is not in school during the hours of the parent's/caretaker's employment

B. The child is not in school during the hours of the parent's/caretaker's participation in a training or education component of a DSS Employment and Training program

C. The child is active with and referred by DFS for child care (See DSSM 11003.7.8)

D. The parent/caretaker is active with and referred by the DSS Transitional Work Program for child care (See DSSM 11003.7.8)

E. The parent/caretaker has a special need (See DSSM 11003.7.8)

10 DE Reg. 1007 (12/01/06)

11 DE Reg. 1657 (06/01/08)

14 DE Reg. 1373 (06/01/11)

11003.9 Financial Requirements

Child care services are available to families who otherwise cannot pay for all or part of the cost of care. This determination of who cannot afford to pay all, or a portion of the cost of care, is always a determination based on income. The financial requirements, which follow, relate to the circumstances which qualify parent/caretakers for child care services based on income. These requirements help determine whose income to count or not count, what is counted, and when and how to count it.

11003.9.1 Determining Income Eligibility for Child Care

45 CFR 98.21(c)

This policy outlines how DSS determines income eligibility for applicants and recipients of the Child Care Subsidy Program.

1. DSS will determine income eligibility for the Child Care Subsidy Program when a family submits a completed and signed application and completes an interview for child care assistance.

2. Case workers must verify the past 30 days of income received by the family.

3. If a family's income fluctuates, DSS will average the last three to six months of the family's income and exclude temporary income (such as overtime, bonus, or holiday pay) for eligibility determination.

4. DSS considers all gross earned and unearned income received by the family when determining child care eligibility.

A. Gross income is the amount of earned and unearned income before deductions such as taxes, bonds, pensions, and union dues.

B. To be eligible for child care assistance, a family's gross monthly income must be equal to or less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for the family size.

5. DSS counts the following income when determining child careeligibility:

A. Earned income, including, but not limited to:

i. Wages and salary;

ii. Armed forces pay;

iii. Commissions, tips, and piece-rate payments; and

iv. Self-employment earnings.

a. Self-employment earnings are counted after applying a standard deduction for self-employment expenses.

b. Self-employed clients must verify at least one business cost to receive the self- employment deduction.

c. Self-employment earnings must be equal to the federal minimum wage.

B. Unearned income, including, but not limited to:

i. Social Security benefits, including Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI);

ii. Veteran's benefits and military allotments;

iii. Public assistance payments, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF);

iv. Net rental income;

v. Unemployment compensation;

vi. Workers' compensation;

vii. Pensions;

viii. Railroad retirement;

ix. Annuities; and

x. Alimony and child support.

6. DSS excludes the following income when determining child care eligibility.

A. The value of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) donated foods;

B. The value of Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits;

C. The value of supplemental food assistance under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the National School Lunch Act, as amended;

D. The value of homegrown produce used for household consumption;

E. The earned income of a child under the age of 18 years old who is a student;

F. All AmeriCorps VISTA income;

G. Temporary U.S. Census Bureau employment income received during the census period;

H. Temporary income received by a family that may determine the family to be over 85% of the State Median Income (SMI);

i. The family must submit documentation of when the income will end.

ii. The temporary work period cannot exceed 90 days.

I. The money received from the sale of property such as stocks, bonds, a house, or a car;

i. If the client is in the business of selling such property, the net proceeds are counted as income from self-employment.

J. Withdrawals from bank accounts;

K. Money borrowed or received as a gift;

L. Capital gains;

M. Federal income tax returns;

N. Non-recurring lump sum payments (e.g. a lump sum child support payment);

O. Any payments derived from participation in activities under the Food Benefit Employment & Training program or other job training programs;

P. Loans or grants, such as scholarships obtained and used under conditions that preclude their use for current living costs;

Q. Any grant or loan to any undergraduate student for educational purposes made or insured under any program administered by the Commissioner of Education under the Higher Education Act;

R. Per capita payments to or funds held in trust for any individual in satisfaction of a judgment of Indian Claims Commission or the Court of Claims;

S. Payments made pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to the extent such payments are exempt from taxation under ESM 21(a) of the Act; and

T. Any payment received under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.

7. DSS does not consider resources such as cars, homes, savings accounts, or life insurance when determining income eligibility for child care assistance.

8. Once eligibility has been established, DSS will complete a net income test to determine if the family will have a copayment for child care assistance.

A. Net income is the total income counted in the child care budget after shelter and utility deductions have been applied.

B. The net income test determines if the family has an excessive financial burden. DSS will waive the copayment if the family's income falls below 40% of the FPL per DSSM 11004.7.1.

9 DE Reg. 564 (10/01/05)

11 DE Reg. 1488 (05/01/08)

14 DE Reg. 178 (09/01/10)

11003.9.2 Whose Income to Count

In all Categories, count all income attributable to the parent(s) and children included in the family size according to section 11003.9.1 as family income. Family size as used here means those persons whose needs and income are considered together as defined in section 11003.9.3. A person who acts as a child's caretaker (as defined in Section 11002.9), is not included in the definition of family. In this instance, any income attributable to the child or children is the income which is counted.

Income of active DFS referrals/cases is excluded. Active DFS referrals/cases do not need to meet financial eligibility.

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)

11003.9.3 Defining Family Size for Child Care

45 CFR 98.20

Family size is defined by the individuals who live together and whose needs and incomes are considered together for child care subsidy.

1. The family size includes parents and their children under age 18 who are living in a household together.

A. DSS defines parents as:

i. Natural birth parents of a child;

ii. Legal parents of a child as deemed by a court of law;

iii. Adoptive parents of a child as deemed by a court of law;

iv. A stepparent of a child; or

v. Unmarried partners with a child in common.

B. DSS includes in the family size the parent or parents with their natural, legal, adopted, or step-child or children under age 18 who are residing in the same household.

C. DSS groups unmarried partners together in the family size only if they live together and have

a child in common residing in the same household.

i. When DSS groups unmarried partners together, the family size will include:

* The unmarried partners;

* The child in common; and

* Any other child who is the natural, legal, adoptive, or step- child of one of the unmarried partners and residing in the same household.

D. DSS excludes from the family size any adults who are not the natural, legal, adoptive, or step- parent of the child or children in the household, including a caretaker, legal guardian, or unmarried partner who is not the child's parent.

i. In this type of case:

* The family size will only include the child or siblings in the household; and

* The income of the excluded adult will not count in determining the parent copayment.

E. A parent may receive child care even if there is another adult living in the household who is not included in the family size, such as an unmarried partner who is not the child's parent, a relative, or a friend.

2. DSS uses the earned and unearned income per DSSM 11003.9.1 that is received by the parents and children included in the family size to determine the family's financial eligibility and copayment for child care.

3. Examples of family size:

A. Mom and dad are married with two children. Both parents are employed and meet the financial requirements for child care. This is a family size of four.

B. Dad and his unmarried partner have a child in common. Both parents are employed. Dad has two children from a previous relationship, and Dad's unmarried partner has one child from a previous relationship. The four children reside in the household. Since there is a child in common, this is a family size of six.

C. Mom and her unmarried partner have no children in common. Mom is employed and has one child who resides in the household. Mom's unmarried partner is not employed and has two children who reside in the household. Mom is eligible to receive child care for her child only, and this is a family size of two.

i. Mom's unmarried partner is not required to care for Mom's child.

ii. Mom's unmarried partner is not eligible for child care because the partner does not have a need for care.

D. Grandfather and grandmother have custody of their grandchild and receive child support for the grandchild. Grandfather is employed, and grandmother is on disability. This is a family size of one.

i. Only the child support income received for the grandchild will count when determining the parent copayment.

ii. Although grandmother is not working, she is not required to provide care for the child because she is not the child's parent.

E. Uncle has custody of his nephew and his godchild. Uncle is employed and receives child support for his nephew. Because the children are not related to each other, there are two family size determinations.

i. The nephew is a family size of one and only the child support income will count when determining the parent copayment.

ii. The godchild is a family size of one and no income will count when determining the parent copayment.

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)

11003.9.4 Determining Child Care for Parents Who Are Under Age 18

45 CFR 98.20(3)(i)(ii)

This policy applies to minor parents who are under the age of 18 and residing with their legal guardians or parents.

1. A minor parent who is applying for child care services must:

* Have a need for child care;

* Meet financial eligibility requirements based on the minor parent's income;

* Provide a referral from the Division of Family Services (DFS) if the family has an active DFS case; and

* Provide a medical form or statement of a special need, if applicable.

2. The legal guardian or parent of a minor parent must:

* Sign the child care application of the minor parent. DSS will deny child care if the legal guardian or parent of the minor parent does not sign the application.

* Verify legal guardianship of the minor parent's child if:

i. The legal guardian or parent provides primary support for the minor's child; and

ii. The legal guardian or parent is applying for child care services.

Note: An agency that has custody of a minor parent must apply on behalf of the minor requesting child care services.

11003.9.4.1 Determining Child Care for Minor Parents and Participating in TANF E&T

45 CFR 98.20(a)(3)(i); 45 CFR 98.21(a)(2); 45 CFR 98.21(d)

This policy applies to minor parents (ages 16 through 17) who need child care assistance while participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Employment and Training (E&T) program.

1. DSS guarantees child care for an eligible child when the child's minor parent:

* Participates in the TANF E&T program;

* Participates in the TANF Transitional Work Program (TWP); or

* Is employed or accepts an offer of employment.

2. DSS case workers must open child care for an eligible child and authorize care for twelve months when the minor parent applies for TANF.

3. A minor parent who loses eligibility for child care due to a TANF E&T or TWP sanction or loss of employment will receive three months of continued child care before their child care case is closed.

A. DSS case workers must authorize three months of child care beginning the month after the TANF sanction request or job loss in accordance with DSSM 11004.12.1 to:

* Provide continuity of care for the child; and

* Give the minor parent the opportunity to re-engage with the TANF E&T or TWP program, obtain employment, or attend an educational setting.

B. If the minor parent cures the TANF E&T or TWP sanction, obtains employment, or attends an educational setting during the three months of continued child care, DSS will authorize care until the family's next eligibility review date.

11003.9.5 Making Income Determinations

45 CFR 98.11(b)(2)

Staff will use gross monthly income in all cases except for self-employment income. Gross income is income before any deductions. See 11003.9.1 for disregarded income.

Determine the monthly amount of income using the conversion method below. This applies to earned and unearned income.

A. Weekly gross income is multiplied by 4.33 to calculate the monthly income.

B. Bi-weekly gross income is multiplied by 2.16 to calculate the monthly income. Bi-weekly income is income that is received every other week.

C. Semi-monthly gross income is multiplied by 2 to calculate the monthly income. Semi-monthly income is income that is received twice each month.

If the income is different from pay to pay, use the income from the previous month or the average of the last three months income, whichever is less. This applies for earned and unearned income.

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)

14 DE Reg. 178 (09/01/10)

11003.10 Reporting Changes in Need and Income for Child Care

45 CFR 98.21(e)(1) (i,ii)

Parents and caretakers are required to report a change in household income and need for child care to DSS within 10 days of the change.

1. A family must only report a change in income that results in the family's monthly income exceeding] 85% of the state median income (SMI) guideline for the household size.

2. A family must report a non-temporary change that occurs in their household circumstance, including:

*	The loss of employment;;

*	The completion of an education or training program; and;

*	A permanent change in state residency.;

3. A family may report changes by:

*	Calling the local DSS office or the Change Report Center;

*	Emailing th local DSS office or the designated resource mailbox; or;

*	Visiting the local DSS office.

4. When a family reports a non-temporary change that ends their need for child care, DSS will authorize 90 consecutive days of child care before the family's child care case is closed.

5. DSS must verify a change reported by a third party agency or person with the family.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 11000-11003

9 DE Reg. 572 (10/01/05)
11 DE Reg. 1488 (05/01/08)
18 DE Reg. 693(3/1/2015)
22 DE Reg. 1013(6/1/2019)
23 DE Reg. 60(7/1/2019)
23 DE Reg. 577(1/1/2020)
24 DE Reg. 164(8/1/2020)
24 DE Reg. 700(1/1/2021)
25 DE Reg. 192(8/1/2021)
26 DE Reg. 961( 5/1/2023) (Final)