Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA)

About This Program

Massachusetts offers multiple child care financial assistance programs through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), including the Income Eligible (IE) and Supportive child care programs. Eligible families receive vouchers or contracted slots at licensed child care providers. Subsidy amounts are based on income and provider type.

Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment

Key Details

• State program administered under federal CCDF block grant
• Eligibility: At or below 85% State Median Income; parent must be working or in school/training
• Families choose their own licensed child care provider
• Subsidy paid directly to provider; family pays income-based co-payment
• Apply through your county/local social services office

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — year-round applications