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Alternate Name
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Purchase of Care Voucher Program; Child Care Subsidy; Child Care Subsidy Maryland; Child Care Scholarship Central 2; CCS Central 2
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Description
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CHILD CARE EXPENSE ASSISTANCE: Provides financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families. Families must meet income guidelines below. Also assists families with locating a licensed child care provider. The Fast Track Child Care Scholarship application process reduces wait to three (3) business days for assistance with child care expenses, and if eligible 60 days of child care assistance while the application is processed.
Families in the following income categories may be eligible for a Child Care Scholarship: (Effective October 10, 2023) Maximum Annual Income | Child Care Scholarship Program | | Family Size | Initial Income Scale*
Maximum Annual Income | Continuation Income Scale**
Maximum Annual Income | | Table used for new applications | Table used for Changes/Redeterminations | | Family of 2 | $61,222 | $78,864 | | Family of 3 | $75,627 | $97,420 | | Family of 4 | $90,033 | $115,977 | | Family of 5 | $104,438 | $134,533 | | Family of 6 | $118,843 | $153,089 | | Family of 7 | $121,544 | $160,048 | | Family of 8 | $124,245 | $163,527 | | Family of 9 | $126,946 | $167,006 | | Family of 10 | $129,647 | $170,486 | | Family of 11 | $132,348 | | Family of 12 | $135,049 | * Initial Income Scale - families without an active child care scholarship - family income must be below Initial Income Scale
**Continuation Income Scale - families with at least one active child care scholarship - family income must be below Continuation Income Scale
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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A child who is younger than 13, or an individual 13-19 years old who has a qualifying disability. 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. Willing to have the child immunized to Maryland state standards or provide documentation supporting Exemption from Immunization. Willing to provide proof that each child needing childcare is a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien. 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.
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Languages Offered
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Interpreter services available.
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Application Process
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Individuals can apply online.
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Documents Required
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Verification of income, most recent four weeks of consecutive pay stubs. Proof of identity such as driver’s license, birth certificate, government issued identification. Photo I.D., only required of the head of households. Proof of approved activity such as work, school, or job training. Proof of all other income. Proof of address such as utility bill, lease.
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Programs at this agency
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Division of Rehabilitation Services, Workforce & Technology Center
Infants and Toddlers Program, Anne Arundel County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Worcester County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Somerset County
Infants and Toddlers Program, St. Mary's County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Queen Anne's County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Prince George's County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Howard County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Frederick County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Dorchester County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Charles County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Cecil County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Carroll County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Caroline County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Baltimore County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Baltimore City
Infants and Toddlers Program, Calvert County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Talbot County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Kent County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Harford County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Allegany County
Birth to Five, Wicomico County
Early Intervention Program, Washington County
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region II, Southern Maryland
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region III, Baltimore City
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region II, Lower Shore (DORS)
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region V, Central Maryland
Office of Child Care, Anne Arundel County
Office of Child Care, Baltimore City
Office of Child Care, Baltimore County
Office of Child Care, Cecil & Harford Counties
Office of Child Care, Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties
Office of Child Care, Upper Shore Office
Office of Child Care, Frederick County
Office of Child Care, Carroll & Howard County
Office of Child Care, Montgomery County
Office of Child Care, Prince George's County
Office of Child Care, Lower Eastern Shore
Office of Child Care, Region 7 Western Maryland
Infants and Toddlers Program, Garrett County
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region VI, DC Metro Area (DORS)
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region I, Western Maryland & Upper Montgomery
Maryland Summer Food Service Program
Judy Center Partnership of Howard County, Information & Referral
Judy Center Partnership of Howard County, Parent Education
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Fax Number
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202-478-2102
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Customer Service Helpline
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877-227-0125
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Main Email Address
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CCSCentral2@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Emilio Stewart
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Main Contact Title
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Program Administrator, Baltimore City Central Childcare Office
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Main Contact Phone
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443-423-7829
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Jennifer Nizer
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Director of Office of Childcare
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Sites offering this Program
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PO Box 346031
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