Approved Relative 400-28-105-20
(Revised 10/1/11 ML #3278)
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NDAC 75-02-01.3-05
An Approved Relative is a provider, whose relationship to the child by marriage, blood, or court degree, is a:
- Grandparent (including step-grandparents)
- Great-grand parent (including great step-grandparents)
- Aunt or uncle (including step-aunt or uncle)
- Sibling (including step-siblings)
NOTE: Siblings cannot be an ‘approved relative’ provider if the sibling resides with the child.
The approved relative must qualify to participate as a provider for Child Care Assistance Program. To qualify, the relative must complete the application SFN 23, Application for Approval for Relative Child Care Provider and W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification forms and return to Public Assistance Division for processing.
To assure health and safety of children, applications are reviewed against known information within ND Department of Human Services before approving a relative provider along with the:
- North Dakota Supreme Court website
- North Dakota State’s Attorney’s Sex Offender website
- Children and Family Services criminal back ground check
If an applicant relative provider or another adult(s) living in the home has been found guilty of or plead guilty to: assaults, threats, coercion, harassment, kidnapping, or gross sexual imposition, the Department determines the member’s ability to serve as a provider.
An approval or denial letter is sent to the applicant relative provider. An applicant may appeal the decision by submitting a signed written request to the agency within 30 days from the date of the notice of the letter. During an appeal process, payments will not be made by the Child Care Assistance Program.
