Child Care Scholarship Program
https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program

From agency: Maryland State Department of Education
Resource Details
Alternate Name Purchase of Care Voucher Program; Child Care Subsidy; Child Care Subsidy Maryland; Child Care Scholarship Central 2; CCS Central 2
Description

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.

For customer inquiries complete the contact form or email. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSUapLuOHlrcJfrHjO2p6XXLJYAEShAlGFMGNBuSfzmLS0Kg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0


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 applicationsTable used for Changes/Redetermination
Family of 2 $61,222 $86,266
Family of 3 $75,627 $106,563
Family of 4 $90,033 $126,861
Family of 5 $104,438 $147,159
Family of 6 $118,843 $167,457
Family of 7 $121,544 $171,262
Family of 8 $124,245 $175,068
Family of 9 $126,946 $178,874
Family of 10$129,647$182,680
Family of 11 $132,348 $186,486
Family of 12$135,049$190,292

* 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

Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
 
Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Program
Eligibility 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.
Languages Offered Interpreter services available.
Application Process Individuals can apply online.
Documents Required 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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Contact Information
Fax Number 202-478-2102
Customer Service Helpline 877-227-0125
Main Email Address ccs.informalproviders@maryland.gov
Main Contact Name Van Horn, Allison
Main Contact Title Regional Manager
Main Contact Phone 667-354-5178
Main Contact Email Address allison.vanhorn@maryland.gov
Director or Senior Administrator Name Jennifer Nizer
Director or Senior Administrator Title Director of Office of Childcare
Sites offering this Program PO Box 346031