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CDSS – CDMIS User Manual; Appendix A: Family Size

Family Size

The Family Size information field indicates the number of family members used to determine income eligibility and assess an appropriate family fee. This information is provided by the individual applying for subsidized child care services through an agency’s contract and is documented on the CCD 26 Form.

Where to Find It

On the CCD 26, look at item Family Size in Section III Family Adjusted Gross Monthly Income and Size.

Note: On the CCD 26, family size includes the following:

  • All parent(s)/caretaker(s) listed in Section I Family Identification, Fields A and B.
  • All children named in Section IV Data on Children.
  • All additional adults and children listed on additional CCD 26s.

Rules and Guidelines

  • This information field is required.
  • The maximum length of this field is two numbers.
  • Enter numbers only.
  • The maximum family size is 15.

Error Messages and Solutions

See Appendix B: Error Message Codes for solutions to error messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For a foster child or in situations where no adults were counted when determining the family size, what do I enter for Family Size?
    • The answer to this question is based on how eligibility to receive subsidized child care services through an agency’s contract is determined for the family.
    • If the family’s income was not used to determine income eligibility and no adults were counted when determining the family size, then this is probably a family of one; the child should be listed as the HoH.
    • If sibling children received services as well, the family size should be the number of siblings residing in the family. The oldest child should be listed as the HoH.
    • For further clarification or guidance, an agency may contact their consultant.
  • The information for the Family Size is not correct. What should I do?
    • The family size is taken directly from the CDD-801A submitted by agencies via the CDSS - CDMIS. If the family size is incorrectly reported, correct the information. Once agencies complete the CDD-801B for the family, agencies must also correct the corresponding CDD-801A and any other CDD-801As where this information is incorrect.

Contact CDSS – CDMIS Support

CDMIS@dss.ca.gov