Library: Policy

340:40-1-1. Purpose, legal basis, and State Plan

Revised 9-15-22

(a) Purpose.  The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the rules governing the Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) Child Care Subsidy Program.

(b) Legal basis.  The legal basis for the Child Care Subsidy Program is granted under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Public Law (P.L.) 104-193, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014, P.L. 113-186, the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, P. L. 105-33, and Parts 98 and 99 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.  The Child Care Subsidy Program also receives funding from Title XX of the Social Security Act.

(c) State Plan.  OKDHS administers the Child Care Subsidy State Plan.  OKDHS Child Care Services is responsible for directly administering and implementing all programs funded by the Child Care and Development Fund in collaboration with Adult and Family Services, Financial Services, and the Office of the Inspector General.