PDFWAC 110-15-0024

Categorical eligibility for families receiving child protective, child welfare, or family assessment response services.

(1) Families with children who have received child protective services as defined and used by chapters 26.44 and 74.13 RCW, child welfare services as defined and used by chapter 74.13 RCW, or services through a family assessment response, as defined and used by chapter 26.44 RCW in the six months previous to application or reapplication for working connections child care (WCCC) benefits are eligible for WCCC benefits for a 12-month period if, in addition the:
(a) Consumer is a Washington state resident;
(b) Family has been referred for child care as part of the family's case management as defined by RCW 74.13.020; and
(c) Child or children are residing with a biological parent or guardian.
(2) Families eligible for WCCC under this section will:
(a) Have no copayment;
(b) Be authorized for full-time child care regardless of participation in an approved activity; and
(c) Be eligible to have benefits paid only to a provider that meets the requirements in WAC 110-15-0125.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.215 and 43.216 RCW. WSR 23-23-082, § 110-15-0024, filed 11/13/23, effective 12/14/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.055 and 43.216.065. WSR 19-12-058, § 110-15-0024, filed 5/31/19, effective 7/1/19.]