Criteria for In Home Care (IHC)
Subsidised care under the IHC program must be provided only for children of individuals eligible for the Child Care Subsidy who can demonstrate that other types of approved child care are not available or appropriate and where one or more of the following criteria apply:
- parents or carers are working non-standard or variable hours, outside normal child care service hours
- parents or carers are geographically isolated from other types of approved child care, particularly in rural or remote locations
- the family has challenging or complex needs, including where families are experiencing challenging situations, and other approved child care services are not able to meet the needs of the child or the family.
Approval for In Home Care
IHC Agency Victoria, will assess families against the IHC criteria to determine if they are suitable for IHC.All families seeking IHC can apply directly by calling 1800 993 737
Once approved the Agency will create a Family Management Plan (FMP) and pass this on to us as your IHC Service Provider. Eastern CCS will then liaise directly with you to provide an Educator to care for your children in your family home.
Once approved the Agency will create a Family Management Plan (FMP) and pass this on to us as your IHC Service Provider. Eastern CCS will then liaise directly with you to provide an Educator to care for your children in your family home.
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