DWS Childcare Subsidy
- SUU Child Care Center
- Apr 9
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 10
Child Care
Child Care assistance programs help parents cover the cost of child care. Once approved for Child Care, the payment is sent directly to the provider selected by the parent.
Child Care assistance will be reviewed every 12 months
The income limit during the review period is 85% of the State Median Income limit
Customers who are experiencing permanent or temporary employment or household changes may be eligible for continued child care assistance
Additional information can be found in the Requirements section below.
How to Qualify for Childcare Subsidies:
Employment Support Child Care -- Helps employed individuals pay for child care.
You must be the parent, foster parent, approved relative or legal guardian to the child needing care.
You must be eligible based on your household size and monthly income. Income requirements can be found here.
You must work an average of 15 hours or more per week earning at least minimum wage.
You can receive Child Care assistance for employment only or employment and training.
You must select an approved provider.
Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply at Employment Support Child Care
Family Employment Child Care Program -- Helps individuals who receive or are applying for financial assistance pay for child care.
Be receiving Family Employment Program assistance help or have applied for financial assistance within the past 30 days.
Meet with an employment counselor to develp an employment plan.
Have a need for child care to participate in your plan activities.
Choose a DWS approved child care provider.
Click here for more information about the Family Employment Program.
Non-Citizens -- Even if you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be eligible to receive Child Care assistance
Resources
Kids In Care: Child Care assistance for unemployed parents
Apply
Visit website to apply
If you have already applied for or are receiving child care assistance, you can sign up or log in to myCase to get information, recertify and manage your benefits.
Search for a child care provider
Visit Care About Child Care to search for child care providers in Utah.
Office of Child Care
The Office of Child Care strengthens early childhood development by connecting parents with affordable, quality child care.
