Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE
Chapter 13A.14.06 - Child Care Subsidy Program
Section 13A.14.06.07 - Child Care Vouchers

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.14.06.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

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.

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