606 Mass. Reg. 10.01

Current through Register 1527, August 2, 2024

Section 10.01 - Introduction

606 CMR 10.00 is adopted pursuant to Federal law at 45 CFR Part 98.11(b)(2) and (8), which requires the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), as the Lead Agency for administering the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) in Massachusetts, to promulgate rules and regulations to administer the CCDF Plan, and in accordance with M.G.L. c. 15D, § 1, which states the policy of state government to assure every child and family "a fair and full opportunity to reach their full potential". 606 CMR 10.00 is established in keeping with EEC's mission of providing the foundation that supports all children in their development as lifelong learners and contributing members of the community, and supporting families in their essential work as parents and caregivers.

606 CMR 10.00 sets forth the conditions for eligibility, for the provision and termination of child care services, for payment, and for the review of decisions to terminate services provided to children and families through child care financial assistance programs. The goals of 606 CMR 10.00 include:

(a) including families and children at the center of all phases of the efficient and equitable distribution of child care financial assistance;

(b) creating an integrated system of child care that ensures the seamless delivery of quality, accessible and affordable child care for children from birth through school age;

(c) standardizing eligibility requirements and intake procedures for families; and

(d) administering consistent procurement and payment policies and procedures.

606 CMR 10.01

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1385, eff. 2/22/2019.

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1480, eff. 10/14/2022.

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1505, eff. 9/29/2023.