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 AM I ELIGIBLE FOR HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE?

 You may be eligible if you are:                                  

You must use an eligible provider, and you must need child care in order to work, attend high school completion classes (including GED, ABE and ESL), participate in approved MWA activities, or participate in an approved treatment program for a physical, mental, or emotional condition.

How much money can I make and still be eligible?

FIP and SSI recipients, licensed foster parents, prevention and children’s protective services families are eligible without an income determination and do not pay for child care unless the cost exceeds DHS maximum rates. Income eligible families pay part of the cost, based on their gross monthly income and family group size.  Use the chart below to get an idea if you may be eligible.

What does DHS pay?

DHS rates range from $1.35 an hour to $3.00 an hour based on the type of eligible provider you choose, the area you live in, and the age of your child(ren). Some providers may also qualify for an additional infant/toddler incentive payment.

Resources:

For more information about the Child Development and Care Program contact your local Department of Human Services Agency or go to www.michigan.gov/dhs and select “Day Care.”

If you need help finding and choosing an eligible child care provider, contact your local 4C Coordinator:

Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties - TBD

Kalkaska and Antrim Counties - Shannon Hanna 231 533-7334 or 231 258-1211

Wexford and Missaukee Counties - Kathy Nolan 231 779-4513 

Charlevoix and Emmet Counties - Carol Stephan 231 547-2907 or 231 348-1619 

Benzie and Manistee Counties - Marilou Schlotterbeck 231 882-1324 

Roscommon and Ogemaw Counties - Brenda Stapleton 989 275-6831 or 989 345-6547

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