The Child Care Subsidy program uses Smart Start funds to provide subsidized child care services to eligible families.

Eligibility

You may be eligible to receive child care assistance if:

• You are working or are attempting to find work
• You are in school or in a job training program
• Your child is receiving child protective services
• Your child needs care to support child welfare services or if your family is experiencing a crisis
• Your child has developmental needs

How to Apply

• The agency will inform you whether you need to schedule an appointment or simply stop by to apply for services.
• The agency can inform you of the documentation that you need to bring to determine eligibility
• Eligibility determination is valid for 12 months for child care services, provided the family remains eligible.
• The parent must report to a child care social worker in the agency any change in their circumstances that may affect eligibility within 5 working days of the change
• Examples of changes in family situation or employment that must be reported include:
  • Marriage, separation or divorce
  • Change in family size
  • Change of job or work shift or in the number of hours or days employed
  • Increase or decrease in income from employment, child support or any other source
  • Loss of employment, including leave of absence or temporary layoff
  • Change in school enrollment or attendance
  • Child receiving services moves out of the home or
  • Change of address

Contact The Wayne County Department of Social Services for more information, Tabatha Davis 919-731-1341..