Do not sanction participants unable to comply with MFIP activities if they are unable to obtain appropriate child care.

If any 1 of the following situations occurs, the participant would have a good cause reason for not being able to secure child care:

· The child care provider is not licensed, certified, or registered with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

· The child care provider cannot speak the same language as the parent or meet other demonstrated needs for a specific language.

· The child care is not appropriate to the child’s age and any disabilities.

· The total commute time to the child care provider and work exceeds 2 hours round trip.

· The provider does not meet basic health and safety standards.

· The provider charges in the excess of the maximum amount the child care assistance program will pay.