WAC 110-15-0024. Categorical eligibility

(1) Families with children are eligible for WCCC benefits for a 12-month period if the consumer is a Washington state resident and their children are living with a biological parent or guardian and: (a) In the six months prior to application or reapplication for WCCC benefits, the family received: (i) Child protective services (CPS) as defined and used by chapters 26.44 and 74.13 RCW; or (ii) Child welfare services as defined and used by chapter 74.13 RCW; or (iii) Services through a family assessment response, as defined and used by chapter 26.44 RCW; and (iv) The family has been referred for child care as part of the family's case management as defined by RCW 74.13.020 ; or (b) The children's parent or guardian: (i) Is participating in or is listed as a victim in a case in a specialty or therapeutic court as defined by RCW 2.30.020 ; and (ii) Was referred for child care as part of the specialty court or therapeutic court proceedings. (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 .