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Voucher-based Child Care. The programs described below provide vouchers for families to obtain care in licensed child care centers, licensed family child care homes, or license-exempt care. The family may choose the type of care that their child receives.
Eligible families may receive a child care voucher through the following programs: CalWORKS (stages 1, 2, or 3): A California public assistance program for families with children. Alternative Payment Program: Makes payment for child care services directly to the provider chosen by the family.
Are you looking for help paying for child care or help with buying groceries or diapers? Do you need help with your electric bill? Find out about financial assistance programs offered in your state or territory.
The State of California may be able to help pay for your child care if you meet certain income and eligibility criteria. In California, there are two types of subsidized child care: voucher-based and center-based or direct service programs.
Child care financial assistance (also called vouchers, certificates, or subsidies): States and territories receive funding from the federal government to provide child care financial assistance to help families with low-income pay for child care so they can work or attend school. Eligibility requirements are different in each state.
California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) uses Federal and State funding to provide Child Care vouchers to qualifying California families. Learn about the program’s details, eligibility, and how TOOTRiS supports CAPP!
CalWORKs cash aid recipients are eligible for Stage One and Stage Two child care based on their eligibility for cash aid. Families must also have a need for care such as being employed or participating in a county approved welfare-to-work activities.
