Help to Pay for Child Care
Information
Can I get help to pay for child care? Where can I get this help? What kinds of child care can I use? Read this for answers to these questions.
Can I get help to pay for child care?
- Your income must be low enough. See the chart below.
- You need to have at least one child under 13, or have at least one special needs child under 18.
- You must be taking part in work, education or training.
- You will probably have to go on a waiting list first.
Where can I get help to pay for child care?
- Your county's Department of Human Resources
- You can also Email childcare.subsidy@dhr.alabama.gov
How much will the Department of Human Resources pay?
- The Department will pay most of the cost.
- You have to pay between $5.00 and $20.00 per week, depending on your income.
What kinds of child care can I use?
- You can choose anyone from a list of licensed or certified child care centers.
- You can choose any licensed or certified family child care home.
- You can also get help to pay relatives who care for your children in their homes.
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If your family size is |
Your monthly income must be under |
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2 |
$1313 |
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3 |
$1653 |
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4 |
$1993 |
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5 |
$2334 |
Reviewed October 2013
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