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22 M.R.S. § 3731 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates or unless they are inconsistent with federal law, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).] 1. Child care. "Child care" means a regular service of care and education provided for c…
22 M.R.S. § 3731-A Maine Child Care Affordability Program
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The Maine Child Care Affordability Program is established in the department to provide child care subsidies under this chapter in accordance with the principles described under section 3732 to support the high-quality child care needs of children and working families while also p…
22 M.R.S. § 3732 Principles of child care system
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The department shall allocate resources available under this chapter in a manner that promotes the following principles. [PL 1993, c. 158, §2 (NEW).] 1. Family self-sufficiency. A stable source of child care is a critical ingredient to economic self-sufficiency. Child care polici…
22 M.R.S. § 3733 Designated agency
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To the extent permitted by federal law, the department shall coordinate and administer all available federal and state child care funds, including, but not limited to, those available under the United States Social Security Act; the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 19…