Effective January 1, 2026, the definition of “migrant agricultural worker family” for purposes of migrant child care programs at least one family member earns at least 40 percent of their total gross income from employment in fishing, agriculture, or agriculturally related work during the 12 months prior to applying.
Parents must provide documentation of the family’s total countable income either by providing payroll records or a letter from the employer, or a release authorizing the contractor to contact the employer. If the employer does not provided the requested documentation, or requesting the documentation would adversely affect the parent’s employment, the parent can provide other verification such as a client list with amounts paid, tax return, quarterly estimated tax return, or other records of income. (CCB 26-03, February 24, 2026.)