Utah Code 35A-3-310. Child care services — Rules
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(1) An applicant may receive assistance for child care under this part for a minor child in the care and custody of the parent recipient, unless the other parent in a two-parent family:
Terms Used In Utah Code 35A-3-310
- Applicant: means a person who requests assistance under this chapter. See Utah Code 35A-3-102
- Cash assistance: means the monthly dollar amount a recipient is eligible to receive under the Family Employment Program under Section 35A-3-302. See Utah Code 35A-3-102
- Child care services: means care of a child by a responsible person who is not the child's parent or legal guardian, for a portion of the day that is less than 24 hours in a qualified setting, as defined by rules made by the department in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. See Utah Code 35A-3-102
- Department: means the Department of Workforce Services created in Section 35A-1-103. See Utah Code 35A-1-102
- Employment plan: means a written agreement between the department and a client that describes:(7)(a) the relationship between the department and the client;(7)(b) the obligations of the department and the client; and(7)(c) the result if an obligation is not fulfilled by the department or the client. See Utah Code 35A-1-102
- Parent recipient: means a person who enters into an employment plan with the department to qualify for cash assistance under Part 3, Family Employment Program. See Utah Code 35A-3-102
- Recipient: means a person who is qualified to receive, is receiving, or has received assistance under this chapter. See Utah Code 35A-3-102
(1)(a) is capable of caring for the family’s child;(1)(b) is not employed; and(1)(c) has not entered into an employment plan with the department.
(2) The department shall encourage a parent recipient to obtain child care at no cost from a parent, sibling, relative, or other suitable provider.
(3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules governing eligibility for child care services for a minor child in the care and custody of a parent who does not receive cash assistance under this part.