Guidance for Child Care Providers on Parent Application for Financial Assistance

Effective April 1, 2020, parents/caregivers who are essential workers and need financial assistance for child care can complete a COVID-19 Parent Application for Financial Assistance for Emergency Child Care (known as “Parent Application”). Families should submit the application to a child care provider that is approved to remain open and is accepting new enrollments from families with essential workers. This guidance outlines steps that child care providers should take with regard to the Parent Application.