Paying for Child Care: Cost and Help

Child Care Cost
What can you expect to pay for child care? The following table shows the average range of cost for child care relative to the geographic area, age of child, and child care option sought by parent.

Working Connections Child Care (WCCC)
Every working parent wants quality child care for their children. The Working Connections Child Care program helps families pay for care for children under age 13 while adults in the family are working (full- or part-time) or are enrolled in job training and working at least part-time (see note). Your household income determines if you're-eligible for this program and the amount you will pay each month. This program is not part of the TANF 5-year time limit and is not welfare. Parents choose their own child care provider. Working Connections Child Care pays providers in licensed family child care homes and child care centers that accept WCCC subsidies. Even if your provider is unlicensed, a WCCC subsidy may be available to you.

For additional information follow this link: Working Connections Child Care

You may be eligible for other subsidy programs that include:

• Homeless Child Care
• DASA Child Care for families dealing with substance abuse
• Migrant and Seasonal Child Care
• Tribal assistance
• Military assistance

Please call Parent Line at 1-800-300-1247 for additional information.