State Program To Help Those Who Are Unemployed Who Need Financial Help To Help Pay For Daycare!

Here is another benefit from President Obama's Stimulus Package:

A program has recently been started to provide child care assistance for recently unemployed residents while they search for work, beginning this month. Unfortunately this program will only be available for a limited amount of time!. However over $4 Million Dollars has been set aside for this program!

“There are growing numbers of families who need help paying for child care while the parents look for jobs, and this program will be a tremendous help”

“When a family member loses a job, it creates enormous financial strain. This program will allow those families to breathe easier and focus on finding new employment.”

Administered by the Department of Social Services, the program offers eligible residents certificates redeemable for up to two months of free child care. Interested parents can contact local governments offices to verify their eligibility and fill out applications. A list of DOL field offices can be found at this website.

In addition to providing free child care for recently unemployed residents, the Department of Social Services will use the funding to reduce co-payments for families receiving child care assistance through an existing program, to develop grant opportunities for child care providers, and to offer grants for rural school-age programs. Details on those programs will be released as they become available.

For more information about this program, you can contact the Department of Social Services either by their toll free number or by visiting their official website.