Connecticut Care4Kids Child Care Subsidy

About This Program

Connecticut's Care4Kids program provides child care subsidies to low-income working families. Families choose from any licensed child care provider in Connecticut. The Office of Early Childhood administers the program through regional Child Care Infoline agencies. Subsidy amounts are based on provider type, child age, and family income. Families contribute a co-payment.

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 50% State Median Income; parent must be working, in school, or in job training (income limits may vary)
• 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