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General Information
Application Name Working Connection Automated Program 
Application Acronym WCAP 
State WASHINGTON 
ACF Region Region X 
Federal Program Child Care Program 
Profile Last Updated 8/5/2004 9:55:35 

State Information
Administration State Administered 
Additional State Programs   
Responsible Program Agency The DSHS Economic Services Administration (ESA) Community Service Division (CSD) is responsible for authorizing Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidies. ESA?s Division of Child Care and Early Learning (DCCEL) is responsible for setting policy and monitoring the WCCC. The DSHS Childrens Administration is responsible for authorizing and setting policies regarding the subsidy programs supporting employed foster parents and the CPS/CWS program. 
Responsible System Agency DSHS/ESA?s Information Technology Division is responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of the WCAP. SSPS and ITD are responsible for interface between WCAP and SSPS. 
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Application Information
Maintained By State Maintained 
Development Source Custom 
If Transfered, from which State   
Application Status Operational 
Planned/Actual Date Fully Operational July 1999 
Functional Description DSHS/ESA?s Community Service Division?s staff interviews applicants for assistance with child care costs using the Working Connection Child Care (WCCC) module in the BarCode system. Demographic data is collected, the desired childcare providers are identified, and eligibility for payment assistance is determined using established income standards for this program. Child Care program participants include TANF and non-TANF families with employed parents, parents seeking employment, and parents in training to improve their employment opportunities. After eligibility is determined and the appropriate participation level set, social service staff issue an award letter to the family and authorize child care services by electronically transmitting designated authorization forms to the Department?s Social Services Payment System (SSPS). 
Interfaces CAMIS, ACES, SSPS and JAS systems 
No. of System Users 600 
No. of Clients Served 117,000 
Certifications/Assessments   
Application Future Plans   
Other Relevant Information   

Contractor Usage
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Implementation   
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Hardware and Software Environment
Type of Application Single Database 
Type of Platform   
Hardware Platform Currently on HP server 
Operating System Windows 2000 
Languages Prolifics Panther 4.6 
DBMS Sybase ASE 12.5.0 

Programs and Services Information
Other Programs and Services Supported (Note: Check boxes below are images that are for information purposes and not real controls)
unchecked boxAdoption unchecked boxAdult Protective Services unchecked boxChild Care
unchecked boxChild Care Licensing unchecked boxChild Care Resource Referral unchecked boxChild Care Subsidy
unchecked boxChild Family Services unchecked boxChild Protective Services unchecked boxChild Support Enforcement
unchecked boxChild Welfare unchecked boxEmployment Services unchecked boxFamily Preservation Support
unchecked boxFood Stamp unchecked boxFoster Care unchecked boxIndependent Living
unchecked boxInterstate Compact unchecked boxJuvenile Justice unchecked boxLIHEAP
unchecked boxMedicaid unchecked boxProvider Services unchecked boxTANF
Additional Program or Services Information    

Contact Information
Program Contact
Name Rachael Langen 
Address  
 
     WA      
Telephone (360) 725-4665  
Fax (360) 413-3482  
Email langera@dshs.wa.gov
Website http://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/dccel 
IT Contact
Name Rick Lee 
Address  
 
     WA      
Telephone (360) 725-4572  
Fax (360) 586-4723  
Email leery@dshs.wa.gov
Website   

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