Nebraska Child Care Subsidy Program

About This Program

Nebraska's Child Care Subsidy Program assists low-income families with the cost of child care so parents can work or attend school or training. Families choose their own licensed, registered, or approved child care provider. Subsidy amounts are based on market rates and family income, with families paying a sliding-scale 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 185% Federal Poverty Level; 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