Government Help With Daycare for Low Income Families
Child care is expensive and many parents struggle each week to pay for it. Fortunately help is available. If you are a low income family and need help paying for daycare, the government may be able to assist you. Most states have programs that allow parents who can't afford to pay for daycare, go to work, find jobs, or even attend school.
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State Child Care Assistance Programs
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To find child care assistance and grant programs in your state, visit the National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center. Child care assistance is typically available to families who meet specific income guidelines and are working or attending school a minimum of 20 hours per week. You can also contact your state's social service's department for an application.
Child Care Help For Military Families
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The military offers assistance programs to help parents who are currently serving or have served in the military make child care affordable. You can apply for assistance directly through NACCRRA (National Association Of Child Care Resource And Referral Agency).
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Employer Child Care Programs
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Many employers offer dependent care assistance plans. A dependent care account allows working parents to use pretax dollars to pay for work-related child-care expenses. You can save hundreds of dollars a year on your taxes by taking advantage of this type of account. However, you lose any money you allocate but do not use.
Early Head Start Programs
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Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded program for low-income families, Indian tribes, and pregnant women. The program tries to promote family functioning, healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, and also enhance the development of very young children. It provides grants to local public and private agencies for comprehensive child development services to economically disadvantaged children and families
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