N.D. Cent. Code § 50-09-38: Transition assistance for child care

The state agency shall establish a program of transition assistance to pay a portion of the cost of child care for families that lose eligibility, and remain ineligible, for benefits under section 50-09-29 due to earnings from employment. This program must:

1.Provide benefits for up to the six months following the loss of benefits under section 50-09-29;

2.Pay assistance to the child care provider; and

3.Meet all requirements to be considered "assistance" for purposes of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, part 260, section 31, or any substantially similar federal regulation that may replace title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, part 260, section 31.