Child Care Financial Assistance & Subsidy

Q: What are child care subsidies?

Child care subsidies are government-provided financial assistance for families to help pay for child care. These subsidies can cover all or some of the child care costs, depending on the specific program and the family's financial situation. Child care subsidies may be based on eligibility criteria such as income levels or the number of children in the household.

Q: How do I know if I qualify?

When someone applies, we review their information to determine if they are in an eligible location and meet our income requirements. During the entire process, your privacy and personal information is kept confidential. The process usually takes about one week.

Q: How much of my costs are covered?

The child care costs covered vary based on each family's unique circumstances. In many cases, the entire cost of child care may be substituted. In other cases, we may assist in paying for a portion of child care costs to make the tuition more manageable for families. We strive to work with each family individually to find solutions that meet your needs and budget!

Q: Will I be able to select my provider?

Eligible families are matched with pre-approved providers accepting our subsidies. Families have the option to choose a preferred provider — as long as they work with our subsidy program.

We believe in a world where every family has access to child care.

Upwards subsidy program helps connect families with financial assistance for child care. This assistance can make a big difference for parents and guardians — and it gives children the chance to succeed.

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How does the program work?

We check to see if applicants are eligible for financial support based on location, income, and home environmental factors — while keeping privacy and personal information confidential.

With Upwards, child care is available to all.

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