Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy

Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Active Childcare

About This Program

Wisconsin Shares helps low-income working families pay for child care. Parents choose from YoungStar-certified child care providers, with higher subsidies for higher-quality providers. The program emphasizes child care quality through the YoungStar rating system. Families pay a co-payment based on household income.

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 185% Federal Poverty Level; 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

Visit Official Program Page Track this program

1-888-963-7463

Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications

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