Regulation .07 Child Care Vouchers.
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A.
Use of Voucher.
(1)
A CCS Program voucher may be used only with:
(a)
A child care center;
(b)
A family child care home: or
(c)
An approved informal child care provider.
(2)
An informal child care voucher may be used only for informal child care.
B.
Voucher Issuance.
(1)
A contractor shall:
(a)
Issue a voucher to an eligible customer that is:
(i)
Effective from the date a signed and dated application is received and all required verifications have been approved; and
(ii)
Related to the schedule and duration of the applicant's activity; and
(b)
Provide access to information and referral services to assist the customer in finding appropriate child care.
(2)
Except for a voucher issued pursuant to Regulation .09A(3) of this chapter, or unless a voucher becomes void pursuant to §B(3) of this regulation, each voucher is valid for a maximum of 12 months from the voucher’s issue date if the voucher is returned to the contractor within 60 days of its issue date.
(3)
A child care voucher is void if:
(a)
It is not signed by the child care provider and the customer;
(b)
Placement is not made; or
(c)
It is not returned to the contractor within 60 days of its issue date.
(4)
The contractor shall issue to a customer a notification of the expiration of a voucher at least 15 days before the expiration date to allow for application and review of the customer’s eligibility for a new voucher.
(5)
A new voucher may be issued if a customer moves to another local jurisdiction in Maryland and the contractor determines that the customer is still eligible for CCS Program services.