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Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual


16.15 Authorized Activities Comparison Sheet

ISSUE DATE: 08/2025

Authorized
Activity

Job
Search

Employment

High School /GED/
Remedial

Post-Secondary
Education

Financial &
Employment
Services
Orientations,
Assessment,
Appeals,
Hearings for
Cash Assistance

Social
Service
Activities

MFIP or DWP
Without Employment
Plan

240 hours in a calendar year.

Must work at least an average of 20 hours per week, or 10 hours if full-time student, and earn at least minimum wage.

Not available without an Employment Plan.

Not available without an Employment Plan.

Available

Not available without an Employment Plan. Mental health support available for MFIP child only families.

MFIP or DWP
with Employment
Plan

As defined in Employment Plan. 240 hour limit does not apply.

As defined in Employment Plan. Minimum wage and hour requirement does not apply.

As defined in Employment Plan.

As defined in Employment Plan.

Available

As defined in Employment Plan.

Transition
Year /
Transition
Year
Extension

240 hours in a calendar year.

Must work at least an average of 20 hours per week, or 10 hours if full-time student, and earn at least minimum wage.

Must have agency approved education plan.

Must have agency approved education plan.

Not available

Not available

Basic Sliding
Fee

240 hours in a calendar year.

Must work at least an average of 20 hours per week, or 10 hours if full-time student, and earn at least minimum wage.

Must have agency approved education plan.

Must have agency approved education plan.

Not available

Not available

Portability
Pool

240 hours in a calendar year.

Must work at least an average of 20 hours per week, or 10 hours if full-time student, and earn at least minimum wage.

Must have agency approved education plan.

Must have agency approved education plan.

Not available

Not available

Legal authority

Minnesota Statutes, 142E.01, subd. 20 and 20a
Minnesota Statutes 142E.04
Minnesota Statutes 142E.08
Minnesota Rules 3400.0060
Minnesota Rules 3400.0080
Minnesota Rules 3400.0090

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