State of Maryland Child Scholarship Program
earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program

From agency: St. Mary's County Department of Social Services
Resource Details
Alternate Name St. Mary's County DSS, Purchase of Care Voucher Program
Description

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY: The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) (formerly known as Child Care Subsidy) Program provides financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families in Maryland

Maximum Annual Income
Child Care Scholarship Program
Family Size

Initial Income Scale*

Maximum Annual Income

Effective 12.15.2024

Continuation Income Scale**

Maximum Annual Income

Effective  4.22.2024

 Table used for new applicationsTable used for Changes/Redeterminations
Family of 2$76,117$86,266
Family of 3$94,026$106,563   
Family of 4$111,936$126,861
Family of 5$129,846$147,159
Family of 6$147,756$167,457
Family of 7$151,114$171,262
Family of 8$154,472$175,068
Family of 9$157,830$178,874
Family of 10$161,188$182,680
Family of 11$164,546$186,486
Family of 12$167,904$190,292

* Initial Income Scale – applies to families without an active child care scholarship,  customers submitting a Fast-Track initial application for a 60-Day Scholarship and customers submitting a Fast-Track Full “Redetermination Application” along with all documents for an “initial” full evaluation of all documents required for continued child care scholarship services beyond the 60-Day fast-track eligibility - family income must be below Initial Income Scale

**Continuation Income Scale – families that have already received at least 52-weeks to 24 months of child care services, they have at least one active child care scholarship that has not expired at the time of submitting a new Child Care Scholarship Application for continued services - family income must be below Continuation Income Scale

Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
 
Hours Of Operation CCS Central 2 Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Child Care Scholarship Customer Support Open Office Hours Calendar September 24, 2024 May 20, 2025 October 8, 2024 June 10, 2025 November 19, 2024 July 15, 2025 December 17, 2024 August 19, 2025 January 14, 2025 September 16, 2025 February 18, 2025 October 21, 2025 March 18, 2025 November 18, 2025 April 15, 2025 December 16, 2025

Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility A Maryland resident who is working/employed, in an approved training program or attending school. For families where both parents live within the same household, both parents must meet all eligibility requirements.

A recipient of Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or within CCS income guidelines (see below).

Willing to have your child immunized to Maryland state standards or provide documentation supporting Exemption from Immunization.

Willing to provide proof that each child needing child care is a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien. (Provide a Birth Certificate for each child or documentation that certifies the child's status.) NOTE: Parents ARE NOT required to be citizens of the United States.

Willing to provide proof of identity for all members within the household composition. (Proof of identity for the parent can be any form of a government issued document. The birth certificate or immigration status documentation can serve as proof of identity for each child in the household composition.)

Willing to provide a Photo I.D. (Only required of the head of households.)

An individual who is younger than 13 years old who is not disabled, or an individual younger than 19 years old who is disabled.
Languages Offered Accommodations possible.
Program Fees Base on verified income.
Application Process To apply, a family must submit the following to CCS Central 2: The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) online application(link is external) (PDF/Paper application) (Video: How to complete the CCS Application(link is external)) (Family Resource Specialist if you need help with completing the CCS Application(link is external)) Verification of work/training activity and income To complete the application you MUST send in the information listed for all household members. This includes you, and your spouse or your child’s other parent living in your household. Most recent four (4) weeks of consecutive pay stubs Proof of identity (i.e. driver’s license, birth certificate, government issued identification, etc.) Proof of approved activity (i.e. work, school or job training) Proof of all other income Proof of address (i.e. utility bill, lease, etc.)
Documents Required Proof of income, job hours, expenses.
Volunteer Requirements 21 and older.
Volunteer Duties Clerical.
Programs at this agency St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Adoption
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Adult Foster Care
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care for Children & Licensing
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, In-Home Aide Services
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Medical Assistance
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Project Home
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Services to Families with Children
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Social Services to Adults
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Respite Care
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Disability Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Temporary Cash Assistance Program
St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, Employment Services


Contact Information
Toll Free Number 877-227-0125
Fax Number 202-478-2102
TTY 301-475-2541
Main 877-227-0125
After Hours: 855-435-7410
Main Email Address CCSCentral2@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Carey M. Wright, Ed.D.
Main Contact Title State Superintendent of Schools
Director or Senior Administrator Name
Director or Senior Administrator Title