1. (1) An applicant may receive assistance for child care under this part for a minor child in the care and custody of the parent recipient, unless the other parent in a two-parent family:

   1. (a) is capable of caring for the family's child;
   2. (b) is not employed; and
   3. (c) has not entered into an employment plan with the department.
2. (2) The department shall encourage a parent recipient to obtain child care at no cost from a parent, sibling, relative, or other suitable provider.
3. (3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department may make rules governing eligibility for child care services for a minor child in the care and custody of a parent who does not receive cash assistance under this part.

Amended by Chapter 221, 2015 General Session