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Financial Assistance

Thanks to landmark child care legislation more than a decade ago, many parents who once struggled to afford quality child care are now eligible for financial assistance. Whether a parent prefers a child care center or a family child care provider, help is available to low-income working parents. Specific eligibility levels and the process for obtaining a subsidy vary by state.

Ohio

In Ohio, public child care subsidy is generally available for low-income working parents or parents enrolled in approved work or training programs. Other eligibility guidelines also apply. The current income guidelines by family size are:

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
(Effective July 2009)
Family Size Monthly Gross Income
2
up to $1,533
3
up to $1,931
4
up to $2,329
5
up to $2,726

Parents apply for subsidy through their county's Ohio Department of Job and Family Services office. (See list of phone numbers below.). Most parents will be required to pay part of the cost of their child's care. The exact amount depends upon the family size and income.

Parents may use licensed child care centers and school-age programs or County-certified family child care providers. Relatives may become certified to provide care outside the child's home. Parents may also have the option of using a family member or friend of their own choosing by completing a parent inspection of the potential provider's home.

For more information, or to apply for subsidy, please call the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services in the county where you live. You may also visit www.state.oh.us/odjfs/cdc/.

Hamilton County
513-946-1800
Butler County
513-887-4000
Clermont County
513-732-7111
Clinton County
937-382-0963
Warren County
513-695-1420


Other Subsidy

Families whose income exceeds the level for public subsidy, may be eligible for a United Way Child Care Scholarhship. Families must live in Hamilton, Clermont, Brown or Butler counties. The scholarship is available to eligible parents who are working or in school/training. Other eligibility guidelines also apply. The income guidelines by family size are:

United Way Child Care Scholarships Greater Cincinnati Area< (Effective July 2009)
Family Size Monthly Gross Income
2
$1,534 - $2,452
3
$1,932 - $3,090
4
$2,330 - $3,726
5
$2,727 - $4,362

If your income falls below the minimum shown above, you should contact your County Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for assistance.

Families must be able to use a center funded by United Way. The options are limited. For more information, please contact the 4C for Children.

Southwest Ohio 513-758-1330
Miami Valley 937-220-9660, x1330
Toll-free 800-256-1296, x1330

Kentucky

In Kentucky, public subsidy is generally available for the following families. Other eligibility guidelines also apply.

  • Parents who need child care in order to work or attend post-secondary or vocational training
  • Parents who need child care in order to participate in a K-TAP work program
  • Teen-age parents who are enrolled in high school or GED classes

The current maximum income eligibility is 150% of the federal poverty guideline. Except for protective service cases and families with a monthly income below $900, all families pay part of their child care expenses.

Family Size Monthly Gross Income
2
up to $1,839
3
up to $2,317
4
up to $2,794
5
up to $3,272

Parents may choose care from any licensed or certified child care provider or may use a non-regulated provider of their choosing by completing an enrollment packet.

For more information on finding, evaluating and learning about paying for child care, please call 4C for Children.

Northern Kentucky 859-781-3511, x1330
Toll-free 800-256-1296, x1330


To apply for state assistance in paying for child care, call the Child Care Council of Kentucky, 800-809-7076.


Other Subsidy

Parents whose income exceeds the level for public subsidy, may be eligible for a United Way Child Care Sscholarship. Families must live in Kenton, Campbell, Boone or Grant County. Families must be able to use a center funded by United Way. The options are limited. For more information, please contact the Brighton Center at 859-491-8303 x2028 or x2029.

Military

4C is proud to support our military families by participating in the miliatry child care subsidy program sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRA). All activated reserve/National Guard families and most regular active duty families living away from a base are eligible for a child care subsidy depending on (but not limited to) income, cost of child care and availablity of child care. For more information call 4C at 800-256-1296 x1330 or visit www.naccrra.org/militaryprograms.

Quick Contact List

Ohio public subsidy:
www.state.oh.us/odjfs/cdc/  
Hamilton County Department of Human Services 513-946-1800
Butler County Department of Human Services 513-887-4000
Clermont County Department of Human Services 513-732-7111
Clinton County Department of Human Services 937-382-0963
Warren County Department of Human Services 513-695-1420
Hamilton or Clermont County United Way subsidy:
4C 513-758-1330
Kentucky public subsidy:
http://chfs.ky.gov/dcbs/dcc/apply.html  
4C Northern Kentucky 859-781-3511, x1330
Boone, Campbell or Kenton County United Way subsidy:
Brighton Center 859-491-8303, x2028 or x2029
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Ohio

Kentucky

Military

Contact Information

Call us and speak with a 4C parent counselor for a free consultation.

Southwest Ohio 513-758-1330
Northern Kentucky 859-781-3511, x1330
Miami Valley 937-220-9660, x1330
Toll-free 800-256-1296, x1330

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