CDSS – CDMIS User Manual; Appendix A: Child’s Ethnicity

Child’s Ethnicity

The Child’s Ethnicity information field indicates whether the child enrolled in subsidized child care services through an agency’s contract is of Hispanic or Latino origin. The definition of Hispanic or Latino is a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South American, Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin.

Note: The Child’s Ethnicity question is in addition to the Child’s Race questions.

Where to Find It

On the CCD 26 Form, look in the box “Ethnicity” in Section IV: Data on Children. On the CCD 26, Y = “Yes” and N = “No” or Blank.

Rules and Guidelines

• This information field is optional.
• There are only three choices:
  • Yes – The child is of Hispanic or Latino origin.
  • No – The child is not of Hispanic or Latino origin.
  • Blank – No Response

Error Messages and Solutions

See Appendix B: Error Message Codes for solutions to error messages.

Frequently Asked Questions

• The child’s ethnicity is unknown, or the parent is not sure whether to answer “Yes” or “No.” What should I do?
  • This judgment is up to the parent; however, the parent may also choose not to report. This field is optional.
• The parent did not respond to “Yes” or “No”. What should I do?
  • This field is optional and may be left blank.