Iowa HF346 expands state child care assistance eligibility to children of child care personnel.

Iowa HF346 amends the state child care assistance program to include children of certain child care personnel. A child is eligible if a parent, guardian, or custodian is employed at a child care facility or home, works at least 32 hours per week, and is counted in the minimum child-to-staff ratio. Co-providers at child development homes may also qualify if they meet all requirements. Participants must make copayments based on their household income. The Department of Health and Human Services will adopt rules to implement the changes.

Iowa HF346 expands state child care assistance eligibility to children of child care personnel.

Iowa HF346 amends the state child care assistance program to include children of certain child care personnel. A child is eligible if a parent, guardian, or custodian is employed at a child care facility or home, works at least 32 hours per week, and is counted in the minimum child-to-staff ratio. Co-providers at child development homes may also qualify if they meet all requirements. Participants must make copayments based on their household income. The Department of Health and Human Services will adopt rules to implement the changes.