Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 3042.131 - General provisions for Head Start(a) A child who is enrolled in a Head Start program, whose parent or caretaker needs extended hours or days of child care beyond the hours or days provided by the Head Start program to work, is eligible for subsidized child care under this section if the parent or caretaker meets the eligibility requirements for subsidized child care as specified in § 3042.132 (relating to eligibility determination for Head Start) each time a child in the family applies for Head Start special eligibility.(b) The eligibility agency shall verify with the Head Start program that the child is enrolled in a Head Start program that meets Federal and State Head Start standards.(c) If a child in the family as specified in § 3042.41 (relating to family size) is enrolled in the Head Start program, the family copayment is based on family size and income. If additional children in the family are enrolled in subsidized child care, the family copayment is based on family size and income. (d) If extended hours or days of care are provided beyond the Head Start program hours or days, a facility that has a certificate of compliance by the Department as a child care facility shall provide the extended hours and days of care.Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 50. December 16, 2023, effective 12/16/2023