§3731. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates or unless they are inconsistent with federal law, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).] 1. Child care. “Child care” means a regular service of care and education provided for compensation for any part of a […]
§3732. Principles of child care system The department shall allocate resources available under this chapter in a manner that promotes the following principles. [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).] 1. Family self-sufficiency. A stable source of child care is a critical ingredient to economic self-sufficiency. Child care policies and programs must facilitate a smooth […]
§3733. Designated agency To the extent permitted by federal law, the department shall coordinate and administer all available federal and state child care funds, including, but not limited to, those available under the United States Social Security Act; the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, Section 5081; and the federal Child Care and Development […]
§3734. Use of federal funds The department shall seek the advice of the council when applying or reapplying for federal funds under this chapter and when submitting state plans, amendments to state plans or waivers for federal approval. Whenever the department makes these submissions to the Federal Government, it shall notify the joint standing committee […]
§3735. Child care for ASPIRE-TANF participants The department shall ensure that all persons referred for participation in the State’s ASPIRE-TANF program receive information regarding child care options from caseworkers who are knowledgeable about the range of child care subsidies available in this State and who can explain the relative advantages of each option. This may […]
§3736. Eligibility 1. Single application form. By October 1, 1993, the department shall develop a universal application for all publicly funded child care programs for applicants who are seeking child care as their primary service. By January 1, 1994, the department shall require all caseworkers and contractors to use the form to determine eligibility for […]
§3737-A. Early childhood educator workforce salary supplements The department shall develop and implement a system to provide salary supplements to child care providers and early childhood educators who provide direct services to children in a child care facility licensed under section 8301‑A, subsection 2 or who are family child care providers licensed under section 8301‑A, […]
§3737. Payments to providers 1. No payments to recipients. The department may not make cash payments to recipients for child care services provided under this chapter, except when those payments represent reimbursement for services already provided to the recipient. [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).] 2. Maintenance of existing options. The department shall ensure […]
§3738. Resource development centers (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 490, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 22 §3738 (RP).
§3739. Child Care Advisory Council (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW). RR 1995, c. 2, §42 (COR). PL 1995, c. 418, §A39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §D8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K82 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K83 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 530, §A14 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 179, §1 […]
§3740. Office of Child Care and Head Start 1. Establishment. The Office of Child Care and Head Start is established within the Division of Purchased and Support Services. [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. D, §9 (AMD).] 2. Powers and duties. The office has the following powers and duties: A. Maintain an inventory of […]
