Child Care Subsidy

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Apply for Child Care Subsidy online at CommonHelp

Apply through CommonHelp, the central, easy way to apply for and get help with assistance in Virginia. In just a few minutes, you can see if you can get help with food, child care, energy, medical and cash assistance.

About the program

• Provides financial support, in the form of a subsidy, for childcare to lower-income families participating in an approved activity (working or attending school).
• We provide a listing for licensed family child care homes and early childhood programs that accept the subsidy.
• A waitlist currently exists for subsidized care.

Eligibility

• Arlington residents with low income who are working (part-time or full-time) or going to school
• Children served must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens
• Children served must be under age 13 or under age 18 if child has special needs
• Children must be age-appropriately immunized

Income Limits

How to apply

Apply in person at:

2100 Washington Boulevard, 1st Floor
Arlington, VA 22204

Call to schedule an appointment 703-228-1350

Apply for Child Care Subsidy online at CommonHelp

Documents required

• Complete application
• Verification of residence
• Verification of income
• Verification of employment and/or school enrollment status of child needing care
• Verification of U.S citizenship or alien status