Our Temporary Child Care Assistance Grant provides assistance with child care expenses for eligible families who are working or participating in an education or training program.

Specifically, we are awarding a one-time $500 childcare subsidy to a select few applicants until our funds are exhausted! Applications will be reviewed for eligibility in the order in which they are received. Awards will be granted to eligible applicants up until the organization has exhausted its budget for this initiative.

Eligibility Requirements

• Have children under the age of 13 or under the age of 18 if child has a known disability 

• Parent(s) or Caregiver(s) must be actively employed or participating in an educational or training program. 

• Must meet household income requirements

Household Income Requirements

In order to be eligible for our one-time child care assistance grant, families must be at or below 300% of the 2021 Federal Poverty Level: 

Household Size Maximum Monthly

Household Income

2 $5,080.83

3 $6,405.00

4 $7,729.17

5 $9.053.33

6 $10,377.50

7 $11.701.67

8 $13,025.83

What You’ll Need to Apply

• Current proof of income

• Birth Verification for all applicant household children

• Verification of Educational Activity/School Schedule

• for adults (if applicable)

• Picture ID for Applicant

• Proof of Residency (lease agreement,

• utility bill, mortgage)

• Contact info for child care provider

• Brief letter of interest detailing how your family would benefit from this one-time grant

How It Works 

• Submit your application no later than November 30, 2021

• Working Parents Foundation will review applications and will award families based on highest need

• Awards will be announced on December 10, 2021

• If you are awarded, Working Parents Foundation will pay your childcare provider directly no later than December 17, 2021.