CDSS – CDMIS User Manual; Appendix A: Is the Head-of-Household Single?

Is the Head-of-Household Single? (CDD-801B only)

The "Is the Head-of-Household Single?" information field indicates one of the following:

• The person living in the household who is legally and/or financially responsible for the child or children receiving subsidized child care services, or
• The family as a foster case (family size of one).

Where to Find It

On the CCD 26 Form, look in the box “If you are a single parent/caretaker, check this box” under Section I: Family Identification.

Special instructions for foster children: On the CCD 26 Form, confirm that the box labeled “Foster Parent” is checked under the “Relationship to Child” area of Section V: Certification and Signature of Parent/Caretaker.

Rules and Guidelines

• This information field is required
• There are only three choices:
  • Yes – Only one person is legally and/or financially responsible for the child or children receiving subsidized child care services.
  • No – More than one person is legally and/or financially responsible for the child or children receiving subsidized child care services.
  • Child is head-of-household – family of one per regulations – The child (or children) is (are) in foster care. This family consists of only the eligible children receiving subsidized child care services.

Error Messages and Solutions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

• The "Head-of-Household" is a foster child. How do I answer the question, "Is the Head-of-Household Single?"
  • Select "Child is head-of-household – Family of one per regulations" from the dropdown list.