Parents Not Residing Together 400-28-35-25

(Revised 4/1/16 ML #3464)

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Parents who share custody of their children may apply for child care on their own behalf and the child(ren) would be included in each separate household.

 

The level of care is determined separately for each household based on the caretaker’s schedule and the child’s schedule. Refer to 400-28-85-10, Determining the Level of Care.

 

Payment will be made based on the costs incurred during the time the caretaker had the children in their care.

 

Example: Mom has custody of the child for two weeks each month. Mom works full time and is determined to have a full-time level of care. The level of care is determined the same as it would be for households that do not have a shared custody situation. The certificate is approved for full-time care. Payment is issued based on the time the child was in mom’s care even if the provider fills out the billing form for the entire month. Only the two weeks the child was in mom’s care are paid.

 

If both parents are using the same provider for the child, the provider must submit two separate billing forms, one for each parent.

 

The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is neither a party of nor subject to any arrangements or any terms between parents. See section 400-28-115-10, Caretaker and Provider Contract for Services for information regarding contracts between parents and providers.