For Parents

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Each day, we help more than 1,000 families across the region. We provide financial aid for child care assistance, as well as help to locate quality child care for their children while the parents are at work.

To find out more, please click one of the links below:

Additionally, you will find a parent list of Quality Child Care Indicators below, or, you can visit the Department of Family Protective Services website.

Parent Checklist of Quality Child Care Indicators:

  • Low child/teacher ratios
  • Small group size
  • Staff with higher education & ongoing training
  • Prior experience and education of the director
  • Low teacher turnover
  • Positive teacher/child interactions
  • Accreditation or higher than minimum licensing standards
  • Age appropriate activities
  • Good health & safety practices.

Have we helped you in the past? If so, please take our brief survey and tell us how we did!
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Still have questions?

  1. What is the Child Care Assistance Program?
  2. Who may be eligible for child care assistance?
  3. How long does my eligibility for child care continue?
  4. Can I receive child care assistance while looking for work?
  5. How do I apply for child care assistance?
  6. What documents do I need to apply for Child Care Assistance?
  7. What income do I report when applying or recertifying for child care?
  8. Is there a waitlist for the child care program?
  9. Is there a cost to families?
  10. How do I choose a quality child care provider?
  11. Can my child care provider charge additional fees?
  12. Is there a way to search for child care providers by location?
  13. How long will it take to begin the child care program?
  14. How is attendance tracked and payments to the provider handled?
  15. How does attendance affect child care assistance?
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