Eligibility Requirements for Child Care Services
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Child Care Connection Program Brochure
Child care services are provided for those children who are in protective service situations and referred for assistance by their Child Welfare Services (CWS) worker. All other families who are in need of services must meet income criteria, and provide monthly income verification. Child care receipts are also required to establish continued eligibility, before the following months subsidy payment can be authorized.
General CCCH Eligibility Requirements:
- Children: must be age from birth – 13, or between ages 13 –18 who cannot do self-care, and reside with their parent(s) or caretakers.
- Parents or caretakers: must be employed, attending school, or participating in a job training program. In two (2)-parent families, BOTH parents, or caretakers, must be in one of these activities.
- Income limits by family size: gross monthly income (before taxes and deductions) must not exceed 85% of the State median income for a family of the same size.
- Application: Completed Application for Child Care Services, (Form DHS 911) with supporting documents, such as birth certificates and income verification, and an office interview are required before eligibility can be established.
Preschool Open Doors Requirements
- Eligibility for the POD program is determined during a limited period of open enrollment, depending on the availability of funds, and for department identified geographic areas. Age of children, income, and family size are primary considerations for assistance. POD does not require parents to have an activity.
The complete eligibility requirements for child care services can be found on the DHS website under (Title 17, Chapter 17-798.1-9) for the General Provisions for all child care services, and (Title 17, Chapter 17-798.1-29) for the specific requirements, unique to the Preschool Open Doors Child Care Services Program.
Click here to review eligibility requirements in Chapter 17-798
