Section 17-794.1-47 - Child care(a) The department may provide child care services to assistance units to allow participation in the FTW program activities, provided funds are available. The activities include intake, orientation, assessment, support services and employability plan development, employment, and program components described in subchapter 3.(b) A single custodial parent caring for a child under six years of age shall not be required to participate with the FTW program when the individual proves that the individual has a demonstrated inability, as determined by the department in accordance with 45 C.F.R. §98.33(b), for one or more of the following reasons: (1) Unavailability of appropriate child care within a reasonable distance from the individual's home or work site;(2) Unavailability or unsuitability of informal child care by a relative or under other arrangements; or(3) Unavailability of appropriate and affordable formal child care arrangements.(c) Child care payments shall be made in accordance with the department's child care services rules.(d) The department may allow a supplemental payment of $20 per day, not to exceed $200 in any given month, for each child who is sick due to flu, common cold, or viral symptoms. The caretaker shall be required to submit a note from a licensed physician with request for a supplemental payment. The supplemental payment in this section shall be in addition to the regular child care reimbursement due or issued to the caretaker in accordance with the department's child care services rules.(e) The department shall track and monitor appropriateness of care, utilization of child care, and payments.Haw. Code R. § 17-794.1-47
[Eff 6/11/07; comp JAN 16 2012] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: HRS § 346-268)