I am already receiving child care financial assistance - why do I have to "recertify"?

Families are required, according to DPSS and CCRC guidelines, to recertify their child care financial assistance at least once every year or whenever there is a change in eligibility status.  You will receive recertification paperwork at least ten (10) business days prior to your current authorization's end date. 

Both you and your child care provider will receive termination notices explaining that child care will be terminated if your required paperwork is not returned on time.

If you return all of your paperwork accurately and on time, CCRC may reauthorize your services for the length of your approved activitiy up to a maximum of one (1) year.

If you do not return your paperwork as required, your child care services will be terminated and you will have to reapply for child care and CCRC will have to determine your eligibility again.

For more information regarding CalWORKs Stage 1 child care recertification, contact CCRC at (818) 717-1000 or review the guidelines as outlined in the CCRC's Parent Handbook.