South Carolina Department of Social Services
SC Voucher Program
CHILD CARE APPLICATION
Si necesita esta aplicación en idioma español, llame al 1-800-476-0199 por favor.
PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AND COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS
DSS Form 3791 (MAY 19) Edition of a APR 16 is obsolete.
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n Single Parent Family
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n Two Parent Family
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n Single Parent Guardian/In Loco
Parentis
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n Two Parent Guardian/In Loco
Parentis
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n Foster Child of a Single Parent
Family
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n Foster Child of a Two Parent Family
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n Foster Child with a Child
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n Single
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n Married
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n Separated
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n Divorced
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n Widowed
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n Not Applicable – Child
1. Tell us who you are and where you live.
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Program Name/Eligibility Category: CCVS Application No.:
Last Name: First Name:
Residence Address:
Social Security Number: Birthdate:
County: (You live in) E-Mail:
City:
Mid. Initial:
State:
SC
Zip:
Mailing Address:
(If different than residential address)
CHIP Case No.: (If applicable)
Has the family been homeless for one or more days during the month of this application?
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n Yes
n
n No
NOTE: Homeless is defined as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
American Indian
or Alaskan Native
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n Y
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n N
Black or African
American
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n Y
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n N
Native Hawaiian
or Pacific Islander
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n Y
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n N
Asian
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n Y
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n N
White
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n Y
n
n N
Hispanic/Latino
What is
the primary language spoken in the home?
n English
n Spanish
n Native Central, South American Languages
n Mexican Languages
n Caribbean Languages
n Middle Eastern or South Asian Languages
n East Asian Languages
n Native North American/Alaska Native Languages
n Pacific Island Languages
n European or Slavic Languages
n African Languages
n Other (e.g. American Sign Language)
n Unspecified
*You must check Yes or No for each of the races and ethnicities listed. Any option left unchecked will be recorded as unknown.
Race
* Check
Yes or No for Each
Ethnicity
Check
Yes or No
Language
Family Composition
(Select One)
Marital Status
(Select One)
Educational Level
(Select One)
Home: ( ) - Work: ( ) - Cell: ( ) -
City: State:
SC
Zip:
Gender:
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n M
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n F
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n Less than High
School Graduate
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n High School
Graduate
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n GED
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n Post Graduate
(College)
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2. Tell us about your family.
Last Name First Name
Middle
Initial
Gender Age
How is this person
related to you?
If child age
18-21, are they
in school?
3. Tell us who lives in your home. (List your name on the first line.)
Birthdate
4. Tell us where you work or attend school or training.
Parent A – Work/School/Training Information
Name of Parent/Guardian/Foster Parent:
Employment/School/Training Status:
(Check all that apply)
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n Employed
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n Employed/Attending School/Training
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n Attending School/
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n Protective Services
Training
n
n Disabled
n
n Federal Declared Emergency
Employment/School/Training Status:
(Check all that apply)
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n Employed
n
n Employed/Attending School/Training
n
n Attending School/
n
n Protective Services
Training
n
n Disabled
n
n Federal Declared Emergency
Employer:
School/Training Program
Attending:
Employer Address: (Including
city, state, zip)
School/Training Address:
Contact Person at Work: Contact Person at
School/Training:
Contact Person’s Phone No.:
( )
Contact Person’s Phone No.:
( )
How many hours do you work
each week?
Active military status?
n
n No
n
n Yes, active duty US military
n
n Yes, National Guard/
Military Reserve
Active military status?
n
n No
n
n Yes, active duty US military
n
n Yes, National Guard/
Military Reserve
How many hours do you attend
school/training each week?
Parent B (Spouse or Child’s Other Parent, if in same household)
Work/School/Training Information
Name of Parent/Guardian/Foster Parent:
Employer:
School/Training Program
Attending:
Employer Address: (Including
city, state, zip)
School/Training Address:
Contact Person at Work: Contact Person at
School/Training:
Contact Person’s Phone No.:
( )
Contact Person’s Phone No.:
( )
How many hours do you work
each week?
How many hours do you attend
school/training each week?
Does the family have assets that exceed $1,000,000?
n
n Yes
n
n No
Sources of Income
(You must check Yes or No for each source. Any option left unchecked will be recorded as a No.)
Employment
Housing Voucher or
Cash Assistance
TANF (Family
Independence)
SSI or Other Federal
Cash Benefits
Food Stamps
Alimony
Source
Check
Yes or No
Gross
Amount
How Often
Received?
Who
Gets the
Money?
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
n
n Y
n
n N
Other:
(Specify)
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n Y
n
n N
Child Support
Social Security
Unemployment
Worker’s
Compensation
Disability Income
Veteran’s Pension
Source
Check
Yes or No
Gross
Amount
How Often
Received?
Who
Gets the
Money?
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
Other:
(Specify)
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n Y
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n Y
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5. Tell us about the children who need child care services.
Child’s First Name: Child’s Last Name:
American Indian or
Alaskan Native
Is the child a
U.S. citizen?
If no, are they
a legal alien?
Black or African
American
Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islander
White
Are the
child’s
immunizations
up to date?
Asian
Race
* Check
Yes or No
for Each
Race Status
Check
Yes or No
Health
Check
Yes or No
Ethnicity
Answer
Yes or No
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n Y
n
n N
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n Y
n
n N
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n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the
child have a
disability?
n
n Y
n
n N
Are the
child’s
immunizations
up to date?
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the
child have a
disability?
n
n Y
n
n N
Are the
child’s
immunizations
up to date?
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the
child have a
disability?
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
n
n Y
n
n N
Hispanic/Latino
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the child currently attend school?
School District:
Attends half day only?
Child care needed all year?
Attends full day?
Child care needed school year only?
Child care needed for school breaks and summer
breaks only?
Additional Information
Check
Yes or No
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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Social Security Number: Birthdate: Age:
Child’s First Name: Child’s Last Name:
American Indian or
Alaskan Native
Is the child a
U.S. citizen?
If no, are they
a legal alien?
Black or African
American
Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islander
White
Asian
RaceRace Status
Check
Yes or No
Health
Check
Yes or No
Ethnicity
Answer
Yes or No
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
Hispanic/Latino
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the child currently attend school?
School District:
Attends half day only?
Child care needed all year?
Attends full day?
Child care needed school year only?
Child care needed for school breaks and summer
breaks only?
Additional Information
Check
Yes or No
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n Y
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n Y
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n N
Social Security Number: Birthdate: Age:
Child’s First Name: Child’s Last Name:
American Indian or
Alaskan Native
Is the child a
U.S. citizen?
If no, are they
a legal alien?
Black or African
American
Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islander
White
Asian
RaceRace Status
Check
Yes or No
Health
Check
Yes or No
Ethnicity
Answer
Yes or No
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n Y
n
n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
n
n Y
n
n N
Hispanic/Latino
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the child currently attend school?
School District:
Attends half day only?
Child care needed all year?
Attends full day?
Child care needed school year only?
Child care needed for school breaks and summer
breaks only?
Additional Information
Check
Yes or No
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
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n N
n
n Y
n
n N
Social Security Number: Birthdate: Age:
Space to enter additional children is provided on the next page.
* Check
Yes or No
for Each
* Check
Yes or No
for Each
Note: Checking No under immunizations up-to-date does not automatically disqualify your child.
*You must check Yes or No for each of the races and ethnicities listed. Any option left unchecked will be recorded as unknown.
DSS Form 3791 (MAY 19) Edition of a APR 16 is obsolete.
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5. Tell us about the children who need child care services.
Child’s First Name: Child’s Last Name:
American Indian or
Alaskan Native
Is the child a
U.S. citizen?
If no, are they
a legal alien?
Black or African
American
Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islander
White
Asian
RaceRace Status
Check
Yes or No
Health
Check
Yes or No
Ethnicity
Answer
Yes or No
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n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
n
n N
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n Y
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n N
n
n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
n
n N
Hispanic/Latino
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the child currently attend school?
School District:
Attends half day only?
Child care needed all year?
Attends full day?
Child care needed school year only?
Child care needed for school breaks and summer
breaks only?
Additional Information
Check
Yes or No
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n Y
n
n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
Social Security Number: Birthdate: Age:
Child’s First Name: Child’s Last Name:
American Indian or
Alaskan Native
Is the child a
U.S. citizen?
If no, are they
a legal alien?
Black or African
American
Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islander
White
Asian
RaceRace Status
Check
Yes or No
Health
Check
Yes or No
Ethnicity
Answer
Yes or No
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
Hispanic/Latino
n
n
Y
n
n
N
Does the child currently attend school?
School District:
Attends half day only?
Child care needed all year?
Attends full day?
Child care needed school year only?
Child care needed for school breaks and summer
breaks only?
Additional Information
Check
Yes or No
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
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n N
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n Y
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n N
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n Y
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Social Security Number: Birthdate: Age:
Child’s First Name: Child’s Last Name:
American Indian or
Alaskan Native
Is the child a
U.S. citizen?
If no, are they
a legal alien?
Black or African
American
Native Hawaiian or
Pacific Islander
White
Asian
RaceRace Status
Check
Yes or No
Health
Check
Yes or No
Ethnicity
Answer
Yes or No
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
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n N
n
n Y
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n N
n
n Y
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n N
n
n Y
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n N
n
n Y
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n N
n
n Y
n
n N
Hispanic/Latino
n
n
Y
n
n
N
Does the child currently attend school?
School District:
Attends half day only?
Child care needed all year?
Attends full day?
Child care needed school year only?
Child care needed for school breaks and summer
breaks only?
Additional Information
Check
Yes or No
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
n
n N
n
n Y
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n N
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Y
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N
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n
Y
n
n
N
Social Security Number: Birthdate: Age:
Space to enter additional children is provided on the next page.
Note: Checking No under immunizations up-to-date does not automatically disqualify your child.
*You must check Yes or No for each of the races and ethnicities listed. Any option left unchecked will be recorded as unknown.
DSS Form 3791 (MAY 19) Edition of a APR 16 is obsolete.
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* Check
Yes or No
for Each
* Check
Yes or No
for Each
* Check
Yes or No
for Each
Are the
child’s
immunizations
up to date?
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the
child have a
disability?
n
n
Y
n
n
N
Are the
child’s
immunizations
up to date?
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the
child have a
disability?
n
n Y
n
n N
Are the
child’s
immunizations
up to date?
n
n Y
n
n N
Does the
child have a
disability?
n
n Y
n
n N
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I certify that all of the information I have provided is true and correct. I understand that state officials may verify the
information and that deliberate misrepresentation may subject me to prosecution under applicable State and Federal
criminal statutes. I further understand that upon my approval for this program, I may be assessed a fee based on the
information I have provided. I agree, by my signature, to pay that fee according to the terms and conditions of the
approved child care provider. I further certify that I have read the Applicant Rights and Responsibilities and will comply
with the Responsibilities.
Please print your name:
Signature of Parent/Caretaker: Date: / /
Name of Child Care Provider Selected:
Address of Child Care Provider Selected:
NOTE: The SC Voucher Program WILL NOT pay for any children who are served prior to receiving written authorization by the
SC Voucher Program.
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n Have you completed all sections of the Application?
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n Have you signed and dated this Application?
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n Have you attached copies of paystubs for the last 30 days, or a letter from your employer on company letterhead
that shows your gross pay and hours worked for the last 30 days? This information must also be provided for your
spouse or your child’s second parent if in the home.
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n If you attend school or a training program, have you attached a copy of the schedule and proof of paid registration
for the term during which you are applying for services? This information must also be provided for your spouse or
your child’s second parent if in the home.
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n If you are self-employed, did you attach your most recent income tax forms?
If you are not sure what to send, or need assistance in completing this application, please call 1-800-476-0199.
Return Application and documentation to:
SCDSS, SC Voucher Program, P.O. Box 100160, Columbia, SC 29202-3160 or Fax to 1-800-310-5417
Applicant Responsibilities
1. It is your responsibility to provide current and accurate
verification of gross family income, family size, age of
child(ren), change of address, and employment/school/training
and to report all changes to this information within 10
calendar days after the change occurs.
2. It is your responsibility to pay your provider for child
care services you receive before or after the authorized
dates of service.
3. It is your responsibility to choose a child care provider
within 15 calendar days from the date you are notified
of your eligibility for services.
4. It is your responsibility to pay a weekly client fee, which
is based on your family size and income, for each child
receiving child care services through the SC Voucher
Program. The weekly fee is due to your provider before
the weekly child care service is provided. You may also
be responsible for paying the difference between the
maximum amount the SC Voucher Program pays and
what the provider charges.
5. It is your responsibility to assure your child(ren)
attends the provider in accordance with SC Voucher
Program attendance policies.
6. It is your responsibility to call the SC Voucher Program
at 1-800-476-0199 to request approval to transfer to a
new provider before you stop attending one provider
and before transferring to another.
Applicant Rights
1. You have the right to choose a child care center, family
child care home, group child care home, church facility,
or care by a neighbor, friend, or relative. If you are
receiving services under Child Protective Services or
Foster Care, you may choose only licensed facilities or
programs.
2. You have the right to visit your child any time the child
is in the provider’s care.
3. You have the right to make complaints or discuss
areas of concern or suggestions regarding the SC
Voucher Program by calling 1-800-763-2223.
4. You have the right to receive a fair hearing regarding
any decision that results in the denial or termination of
services, provided that the decision is not due to
funding. Requests for fair hearings shall be submitted in
writing to Individual and Provider Rights, SCDSS,
P.O. Box 1520, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-1520.
6. Please read the following Applicant Rights and Responsibilities.
7. By my signature below:
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