Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program

About This Program

Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program provides financial assistance to low-income working families to help cover child care costs. Families may choose any legally operating child care provider in Virginia. Subsidy rates vary by region. The program prioritizes families at risk of abuse/neglect, homeless families, and children receiving protective services.

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