How to Get Government Help With Paying for Daycare

Here's what you'll need to know to get Uncle Sam to help you pay for daycare. It's a very simple, straightforward process that could save you hundreds of dollars per month, depending on how many kids you have in daycare. You can get government help paying for daycare through a program called title XX. Here's how to start the process.

Instructions

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      Visit the website of your county job and family services office. Browse the site for a link to child care services information or for a link labeled "title XX".

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      Apply online for this government subsidy. Every county doesn't allow online applications. In some places, you'll need to visit the local job and family services office. Your qualification will depend on where you live,how many people are in your household, and your income. The government doesn't pay for 100% of your daycare costs, but they will pay for most of it. Your co-pay will depend on how much you earn. It could be as little as $10 per week even if you have several children.

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      While you're waiting for your application approval, find a licensed and/or certified child care provider in your area. The hard part of getting government help paying your daycare bill is over. The government will pay for daycare at a center or in a private home setting, as long as they've been certified. Any daycare provider you call will be able to tell you if they accept title XX.

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      After your application has been approved, provide the government child care office with the name of the provider you've chosen. After that, you'll be required to fill out paperwork about your child's attendance in that daycare and any other required paperwork to make sure your subsidy stays in place.

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