Contractor Responsibilities - CalWORKs Stage 3 Child Care Program

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(a) The contractor shall comply with chapter 19, subchapter 10, article 2 (commencing with section 18221, except for section 18224(a)(2)).

(b) The contractor shall assist parents in choosing a child care provider by providing parents with a referral to the local resource and referral agency. The contractor shall inform parents of policies developed pursuant to section 18428(d).

(c) The contractor shall not require the family or the provider to furnish any need and eligibility documentation previously provided to a county welfare department or an alternative payment program.

(d) The contractor shall permit the review of the family data file by the child's parent(s) upon request and at reasonable times and places. The family data file may be reviewed by a representative of the parent if the parent provides written authorization for the review. The use or disclosure of all information pertaining to the child and that child's family shall be restricted to purposes directly connected with the administration of the program.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8354 and 8358.5, Education Code.