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 18-17-5.8 - Proof of State Residency (parent/applicant)

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 18-17-5.8

Current through September 24, 2024

A. The address on the documents must verify a Mississippi address, and at least one (1) must verify the address listed on the application. The address listed on the application should accurately reflect where the applicant resides, even if on a temporary basis. Acceptable forms include:

1) Valid Mississippi driver's license

2) Valid state issued ID

3) Current bank statement

4) Current cell phone bill

5) Current utility bill

6) Current cable bill

7) Current employment records

8) Rent/lease agreement effective as of the date the document is submitted to MDHS

9) Mortgage documentation

B. Current documents must be dated, with a date no more than thirty (30) days prior to application submission date. If the applicant resides at a temporary address and cannot produce a corroborating document, the applicant and applicant's host must complete and submit a MDHS Transitional Living form.

C. If a parent attends school in/out of state, the application shall be made in the parent's name using the address where the child(ren) reside(s). Parents and children must reside in the State of Mississippi to participate in the CCPP. CCDF has subsidy programs in all 50 states, and out of state residents are encouraged to apply for subsidy in the state of residence.

45 CFR 98.20; 45 CFR 98.21; Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-2(4); Miss. Code Ann. § 43-1-4 Revised: May 2023

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