Kansas Department for Children and Families Child Care Assistance Program
Child Care Assistance, also known as child care subsidy, is available for qualifying families who need help paying for child care costs. With this program, families can find and keep quality child care, which benefits everyone.
Who is eligible for Child Care Assistance?
The Kansas Department for Children and Families’ Child Care Assistance Program supports many types of families:
The Child Care Assistance program helps eligible families have the same choice and options for child care as families who pay out of pocket for care by:
If you are a family who is facing homelessness, already is homeless, or a foster caregiver please note: Children facing homelessness or a move because of a natural disaster or foster care may have trouble getting documents for enrollment. That’s why special child care assistance rules allow those children to enter care while giving extra time to provide documents. These documents include those for immunizations or a health assessment. Child care providers can have 60 days to get the needed documents.
Is the Kansas Child Care Assistance program right for you?
Maximum Monthly Income When You First Apply:
Child Care Assistance is funded by the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF promotes family economic independence and access to affordable, high-quality early care and afterschool programs for all children.
How do I choose a provider?
DCF enrolled providers can be found at Child Care Aware of Kansas or by calling 1-877-678-2548. Licensed providers can also apply to become enrolled with DCF. Certain relatives may be eligible to become a DCF enrolled provider. Please see the Parent-Provider Partnership (Spanish) manual for more information.
How does my provider get paid?
If you are approved, you will receive your funds through a Kansas Benefits Card and are responsible for paying your provider. The Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Kansas Benefits card is like a debit card. You can also manage your benefits on the ebtEDGE mobile app or the cardholder login on www.ebtEDGE.com. Assistance is deposited on the Kansas Benefits Card every month. More information on how to use the card will be sent if you are eligible.
Questions? We have answers!
It’s normal to have questions when applying for services. Contact 1-888-369-4777 or email [email protected] to get answers.