Section 148-6-2 - THE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAMA. The Maine Child Care Subsidy Program includes the administration of funds from the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant, state funds, and other federal funds. The purpose of the Maine Child Care Subsidy Program is to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of Child Care Services. In order to maximize parental choice for purchasing child care, Maine provides a system of financial support for eligible families with low-incomes and other designated client groups through the use of Child Care Subsidy.B. The administration of the Child Care Subsidy Program in Maine will be performed by the Department.C. Department staff will be required to sign client confidentiality statements provided by the Department.D. The Department will administer funds in a manner that insures continuity of subsidy services for 12-months to the next if Parents remain eligible and funding in subsequent years is not reduced.E. Child Care Subsidy is available depending upon funding and shall not be interpreted to entitle any individual or Family to assistance under this program.F. A Child Care Subsidy is not a grant to or contract with a Provider, but instead is assistance to the Parent.G. No Child Care Subsidy shall be paid to a Parent for Child Care Services or other servicesI. Whenever feasible, Parent shall be afforded a choice of Child Care Providers for their Child.J. Except for court-ordered restricted parental contact or custody, Parents must have unlimited access to their Children and to all Child Care Providers during normal hours of operation or whenever the Children are in the care of the Child Care Provider.