New York A00915 amends the social services law to allow local social services districts to use child care block grant funds for the presumptive.

New York A00915 amends the social services law to allow local social services districts to use child care block grant funds for the presumptive eligibility period, subject to federal law. The bill also authorizes these districts to complete a preliminary eligibility determination upon receipt of an application for child care assistance. If the family meets the preliminary eligibility criteria, they are presumed eligible for child care assistance. The Office of Children and Family Services will issue guidance on the preliminary eligibility criteria.

New York A00915 amends the social services law to allow local social services districts to use child care block grant funds for the presumptive.

New York A00915 amends the social services law to allow local social services districts to use child care block grant funds for the presumptive eligibility period, subject to federal law. The bill also authorizes these districts to complete a preliminary eligibility determination upon receipt of an application for child care assistance. If the family meets the preliminary eligibility criteria, they are presumed eligible for child care assistance. The Office of Children and Family Services will issue guidance on the preliminary eligibility criteria.