10036 Additional Enrollment and Monitoring Procedures for In-Home Relative Child Care Providers - The client will receive subsidy based on either a full-time or part-time block of hours, depending on the actual hours of care needed of care, less any family share. DCF authorizes a flat rate for in-home Relative child care regardless of county of residence. This rate is $2.42/hour for the State. The client, upon receipt of benefits from DCF, is responsible to pay the In-Home Relative Child Care Provider. The responsibilities of the client and the In-Home Relative Provider are divided and require coordination.

10036.1 Client Responsibilities When Using an In-Home Relative Provider -

1. Contact the IRS regarding tax reporting issues. Keep any necessary records, including attendance logs, in accordance with IRS policy. Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and provide verification to the DCF contact.
   
   

2. Discuss the Policy Statement on Discipline (C-19) with the In-Home Relative provider and set limits for children and provider.
    

3. Pay provider for child care services received.
    

4. Notify case manager of any changes which may affect eligibility or the child care plan.

10036.2 In-Home Relative Provider Responsibilities -

1. Discuss parent's payment policies (hourly rate, frequency of payment, etc.) with parent.
    

2. Complete and sign Health and Safety Standards – Home Checklist with the parent.
    

3. Give the parent a receipt for services provided.
    

4. Notify DCF when care is no longer provided.
    
5. Complete and maintain attendance records signed at least weekly by DCF eligible parent. Keep these files for three years. Providers should retain records to insure correct payment for services provided.