Each type of child care financial assistance has different qualifications, like income level, employment status, or residency, so make sure you get all the facts. Some options are:
NEW Temporary Child Care Assistance Program
Georgia now offers assistance for parents who are actively involved in either job readiness training, vocational training, technical school, or college. You may also be
unemployed or work part-time. For more information, click here.
For More Information
The Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program is operated by the Department of Family and Children Services and helps very low income families afford quality child care. The program is available in all 159 counties statewide, and is based on the availability of funding. Subsidized care is available for children with ages ranging from birth to 13. This can be extended to age 18 if the child has special needs.
Parents or guardians may qualify to receive subsidized care if they:
have limited income; and
need child care to work, attend school or attend training
State-approved Activities
Employment for at least 24 hours per week for each adult parent in the household
Enrolled full time in a middle school, high school or GED program (minor parents under 18 years only)
Enrolled full time in a job training program (12 month time limit)
