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Maine's Child Care Subsidy Program
Changes to the Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) for Parents
Office of Child and Family Services (OFCS)
Effective July 26, 2010
The Child Care Subsidy Program (also known as the Voucher Program) has undergone some significant changes. How these changes effect parents is outlined below:
New Families:
- Begin the process by applying at their local Regional DHHS Office for Family Independence (OFI) (see attached page). You can visit them in person or download an application online. Currently, the online application (http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/public-assistance/index.html) to use is MaineCare. Until the application is updated online, please indicate you are also requesting CCSP in the “Application For” area.
- Complete and sign the application.
- You will need to provide the following documentation:
- four weeks of current, consecutive pay stubs for all adults in the household
- proof of child support income
- proof of child support paid out
- proof of Maine residency showing your physical address (utility bill, Maine driver’s license, tax bill, etc.)
- proof of child’s citizenship (copy of birth certificate or qualified alien documentation)
- proof of parent identity (copy of driver’s license, military ID, etc.)
- SSI or Social Security grant letter/check stub
- tax return if self-employed (include all schedules)
- verification of any other cash benefits or income you receive
- Submit the application and documentation to your local DHHS OFI office.
- You will receive a Notice of Decision from OFI regarding your financial eligibility.
- If you are determined financial eligible for CCSP, your information will be forwarded to this office for program eligibility determination.
- You will be contacted by a CCSP Specialist who will ask you about your work schedule, child care needs, and then assist you with our application process.
Current Families Receiving CCSP/Vouchers:
- You will be contacted by your CCSP Specialist after the conversion. This person may or may not be the person with whom you previously worked. If your parent fee or redetermination date has changed, you will be notified within the first three weeks after the conversion.
- You will no longer receive a contract for you, the provider and the Department to sign. You will receive an award letter indicating how much your subsidy is, what the end date is, and when your redetermination date is. Your provider will also get a copy of this.
- If you have outstanding issues that need to be resolved (proof of child support, self-employment information, proof of disability, etc), your award letter will stipulate the timeframe you have to get that information to the Department.
- If you have any changes regarding income or residency, you will need to contact the local OFI office. If you have any changes regarding your work schedule or child care needs, you will need to contact your CCSP Specialist; this includes, but is not limited to, changes from full time to part time, short-term disability periods, maternity/paternity leave, and loss of employment.
- The redetermination process will consist of the financial eligibility piece being completed by OFI, and the program piece being completed by CCSP.
- You will be sent a letter and application from OFI. Please complete and sign the application, and send the required documentation to OFI as soon as possible. The financial documentation required is as follows:
- four weeks of current, consecutive pay stubs for all adults in the household
- proof of child support income
- proof of child support paid out
- SSI or Social Security grant letter/check stub
- tax return if self-employed (include all schedules)
- verification of any other cash benefits or income you receive
- You will be sent a letter and application from CCSP. Please complete and sign the application, and send the required documentation to the CCSP office as soon as possible. The program documentation required is as follows:
- Complete and signed application
- Documentation of work hours (either 4 consecutive paystubs or letter from employer)
- Copy of current federal taxes with all schedules if self-employed
- Official copy of parent’s school schedule
- Child Support documentation
- Divorce decree, specifically regarding custody
- Medical documentation of child’s special needs
- You will receive a Notice of Decision from OFI regarding your financial eligibility. You will receive either an award letter or a notice of termination from CCSP regarding your program eligibility.
District Office Locations in Maine
District Office Location |
Address |
Telephone Numbers |
35 Anthony Avenue |
(207) 624-8090 |
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396 Griffin Road |
(207)561-4100 or 1-800-432-7825 |
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208 Graham Street |
(207)286-2400 or 1-800-322-1919 |
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392 South Street |
(207)454-9000 or 1-800-622-1400 |
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30 Skyway Drive |
(207)493-4000 or 1-800-432-7366 |
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17 Eastward Lane |
(207)667-1656 or 1-800-432-7823 |
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114 Corn Shop Lane |
(207)778-8400 or 1-800-442-6382 |
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137 Market Street |
(207)834-7700 or 1-800-432-7340 |
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11 High Street |
(207)532-5000 or 1-800-432-7338 |
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200 Main Street |
(207)795-4300 |
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38 Prescott Drive |
(207)255-2000 or 1-800-432-7846 |
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161 Marginal Way |
(207)822-2000 or 1-800-482-7520 |
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91 Camden Street |
(207)596-4217 or 1-800-432-7802 |
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890 Main Street |
(207)490-5400 or 1-800-482-0790 |
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98 North Avenue |
(207)474-4800 or 1-800-452-4602 |
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243 Main Street |
(207)744-1200 or 1-888-593-9775 |
