Establishing Need 400-28-20-35

(Revised 11/1/11 ML #3295)

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In order for a child to be included on a certificate as needing care, the child must have a need for child care. To determine if a child has a need for child care:

• A child must need child care while the caretaker(s) is participating in an allowable activity. If a child does not have a need for child care, the child cannot be included on the certificate. Once need is established and a child is included on the certificate, the child will remain on the certificate until the next review.

• The families Co-pay must be less than the State Rate. If the Co-pay is more than the State Rate, the application must be denied or the case closed.