Crossroads Families 400-28-40

 

Eligibility for Crossroads Families 400-28-40-05

(Revised 5/1/15 ML #3439)

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The Crossroads Program is designed to assist with child care costs for individuals who are:

• Parents up to 21 years of age (prior to the month the parent turns 21 years of age)
• Parents who are male or female
• Parents who are married or unmarried
• Parents who have the primary responsibility for the care of their child
• Parents who are pursuing high school, a GED or alternative high school

If the parent is interested in receiving assistance through Crossroads, the parent must apply for Crossroads.

 

A parent applying for Crossroads who is requesting assistance with child care expenses must also apply for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) unless the parent already has an open CCAP case. Upon receipt of the Crossroad’s approval letter, the individual is eligible for CCAP to cover the costs of child care.

 

A copy of the Crossroads approval letter must be submitted to the county to verify the parent(s) is eligible for Crossroads. The approval letter shows the period of time the parent is eligible for Crossroads.

 

While an individual is eligible for Crossroads, child care for that individual can be reimbursed under CCAP. In these situations, the certificate must reflect education, work or approved activities on the education plan.

 

A parent, who participated in Crossroads in the previous school period and who intends to participate in Crossroads for the next school period is eligible for Crossroads coverage during the break between the two school periods if the parent is working or participating in Crossroads case management services during that time. Verification of participation must be provided to the county. If the break is expected to last for more than a calendar month and the parent will not be working or attending parenting classes, the CCAP case must be closed. At the time it is learned that the individual will not be returning to school, eligibility as a Crossroads family ends.

 

When an individual eligible for Crossroads is married or resides with the parent of the child, CCAP will pay the Crossroads approved child care without regard to the activities or income of the spouse or second parent.

 

A child in receipt of a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be eligible for Crossroads provided the parent meets the Crossroads eligibility criteria.

 

If the parent is not eligible for or chooses not to participate in the Crossroads Program, the parent can apply for CCAP and if all other program criteria is met, be eligible and is subject to the Co-pay or Waived Co-pay if eligible for TANF or Diversion.