Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION TO CHILD CARE (CC) SUBSIDY PROGRAM UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (DESE)
DISCUSSION:
Effective the weekend of December 16, 2023, the CC program will be transferred from FAMIS to a new eligibility system that is overseen by DESE.
Effective December 18, 2023 a specialized unit will complete eligibility determinations for CC applications as this eligibility program will no longer be held in FAMIS.
DESE has provided the attached letter to assist FSD staff when applicants/participants inquire about the CC program during the transition timeframe. The letter will be mailed to all FSD resource centers to post for participants to provide guidance on questions they may have.
FSD will release more information on this transition prior to December 16, 2023, which will include how to guide participants on reporting CC changes or applying for the program.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
KE/ch