What it is
The Child Care Assistance Program provides parents who are working or in school with financial help paying for child care. You choose a licensed provider, and the county pays them directly; you cover a weekly co-payment based on your income and family size (the co-pay is the same regardless of how many children are in care).
Timing rules that matter
- Child care can only be applied for up to 30 days before services are needed — applying too early is as much a problem as too late.
- Redetermination is required every year; co-pays rise gradually as income grows, up to 300% FPL.
How Gesher helps
We time the application correctly, assemble proof of hours and income, and handle annual redeterminations. If your income is near a limit, we’ll calculate whether you fall under initial or ongoing eligibility before you apply.