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Alternate Name
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St. Mary's County DSS, Purchase of Care Voucher Program
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Description
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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
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 | $156,568 | | Family of 8 | $124,245 | $160,048 | | Family of 9 | $126,946 | $163,527 | | Family of 10 | $129,647 | $167,006 | | Family of 11 | $132,348 | $170,486 | | Family of 12 | $135,049 | $173,965 | * 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
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CCS Central 2 Office Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 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.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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Base on verified income.
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Application Process
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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.)
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Documents Required
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Proof of income, job hours, expenses.
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Volunteer Requirements
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21 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Clerical.
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Programs at this agency
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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
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Toll Free Number
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877-227-0125
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Fax Number
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202-478-2102
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TTY
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301-475-2541
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Main
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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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Mohammed Choudhury
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Main Contact Title
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State Superintendent of Schools
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Sites offering this Program
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PO BOX 346031
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