Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 18 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part 17 - Division of Early Childhood Care and Development Child Care Payment Program Policy Manual
Chapter 5 - Parent Eligibility Requirements
Rule 18-17-5.7 - Proof of Relationship or Guardianship
Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 18-17-5.7
Current through September 24, 2024
A. Documents must contain both parent/applicant and child's name. Acceptable proof includes:
1) Long form birth certificates, or
2) Court documents indicating custody, or
3) Elementary/Middle/High School registration documents produced by the school.
B. If the child's parent is unable to act as the parent or if the parent has delegated his or her authority to someone else, acceptable forms of guardianship verification include:
1) MDHS Guardianship/In Loco Parentis Verification form (if the signing parent's identity and relationship can be verified)
2) Court Order
45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: October 2021
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