ri-218-20-00-4: Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations (218-RICR-20-00-4)

Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations (218-RICR-20-00-4) - Rhode Island Department of State An Official Rhode Island State Website. Rhode Island Department of State Gregg M. Amore Secretary of State Menu Business Services Elections Civics and Education Open Government You are here: Home Open Government Rules and Regulations Code of Regulations Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations (218-RICR-20-00-4) 218-RICR-20-00-4 PROPOSED RULE Overview Regulation History Rulemaking Documents Comments Title 218 Department of Human Services Chapter 20 Individual and Family Support Programs Subchapter 00 N/A Part 4 Child Care Assistance Program Rules and Regulations (218-RICR-20-00-4) Type of Filing Direct Final Amendment Regulation Status Proposed Filing Notice Date 10/27/2026 Public Comment Dates 10/27/2026 to 11/26/2026 Additional Information dhs.ri.gov Regulation Authority: RIGL 42-12-23 Purpose and Reason: The FY 27 Rhode Island state budget approved expanded eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) by increasing the household income limit for eligible families from two hundred sixty-one percent (261%) to two hundred eighty-five percent (285%) of the federal poverty level (FPL), effective January 1, 2027. The budget also increases the income threshold for Transitional Child Care from three hundred percent (300%) to three hundred twenty-five percent (325%) of FPL.-Changed all references of two hundred sixty one percent Federal Poverty Level (261% FPL) to two hundred eighty five percent Federal Poverty Level (285% FPL).-Changed all references of three hundred percent Federal Poverty Level (300% FPL) to three hundred twenty five percent Federal Poverty Level (325% FPL). 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