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Approvable Consumers and Activities


Revised: April 10, 2006


Effective May 28, 2004

WAC 170-290-0001 What is the purpose of the working connections child care program?

The purpose of working connections child care (WCCC) is to:

  1. Help families with children pay child care costs for approvable activities to find jobs, keep their jobs, and get better jobs; and

  2. Consider the health and safety of children while they are in care and receiving child care subsidies.

Note: This is a reprint of the official rule as published by the Office of the Code Reviser. If there are previous versions of this rule, they can be found using the Legislative Search page.


A.  ELIGIBLE CONSUMERS OF WCCC
WAC 170-290-0005 Who is considered a consumer for the WCCC program?
WAC 170-290-0010  What makes me eligible for WCCC benefits?
WAC 170-290-0020 Are there special circumstances that might affect my WCCC eligibility?
B. WHAT MAKES UP A FAMILY?
WAC 170-290-0015  How does the WCCC program determine my family size for eligibility?
C. CONSUMERS AND DEPARTMENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
WAC 170-290-0025  What rights do I have when I apply for or receive WCCC benefits?
WAC 170-290-0030  What responsibilities do I have when I apply for or receive WCCC benefits?
WAC 170-290-0031 What changes do I need to report when I apply for or receive WCCC?
WAC 170-290-0032  What are the consequences if I do not report changes within the specified time-lines?
WAC 170-290-0035  What responsibilities does the WCCC program staff have?
WAC 170-290-0115 When does the WCCC program provide me with advance and adequate notice of payment changes?
D. ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES FOR WCCC CONSUMERS
WAC 170-290-0040  If I receive a temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) grant, what activities must I be involved in to be eligible for WCCC benefits? 
WAC 170-290-0045  If I don't get a temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) grant, what activities must I be involved in to be eligible for WCCC benefits?
WAC 170-290-0050  Can I get WCCC benefits if I'm self-employed?
WAC 170-290-0055 If I am not working or in an approved activity right now, can I get WCCC benefits?
 

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