Families eligible for Temporary Cash Assistance and Supplemental Security Income have a $0 co-payment. The amount of the co-payment for each child decreases if families are receiving scholarships for more than one child. The family co-payment is the amount that the family pays for child care and is an amount assigned by the State. driver’s license, birth certificate, government issued identification, etc.)
Most recent four (4) weeks of consecutive pay stubs. This includes you, and your spouse or your child’s other parent living in your household. To complete the application you MUST send in the information listed for all household members.Connect with a Family Resource Specialist if you need help with completing the CCS Application.The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) application.To apply, full a full, 52-week Scholarship, a family must submit the following to CCS Central 2 within 15 days of approval for a fast-track application: **Continuation Income Scale - families with at least one active child care scholarship - family income must be below Continuation Income Scale * Initial Income Scale - families without an active child care scholarship - family income must be below Initial Income Scale If you provide the additional information and documentation within 15 days of submitting your fast track application, we will let you know if you are eligible for a 52-week Scholarship before your temporary Scholarship expires.Ĭreate your account and apply now! Families in the following income categories may be eligible for a Child Care Scholarship: (Effective October 10, 2023) Maximum Annual Income We will ask for additional information and documentation to see if you are eligible for a 52-week Scholarship. Step 4: If you are eligible, a temporary, 60-day Scholarship will be issued to assist with the cost of child care while we process your full application.
Step 3: Your fast track application will be processed within three (3) business days by CCS Central 2. Proof of employment or enrollment in training/school.Step 2: Fill out and complete the short, fast-track online Scholarship application and submit your two (2) documents: (If you need help with the registration process, view the Learn How to Register instructions.) Click on “Register for a New Account” and enter your information. Step 1: Go to the Child Care Scholarship Family Portal and create an account. To apply for a Child Care Scholarship, you must submit an application through the Child Care Scholarship Family Portal as described below. (Only required of the head of households.)Įligibility Checklist Scholarship FAQs Fast Track Frequently Asked Questions Brochure Customer Service (Proof of identity for the parent can be any form of a government issued document. The birth certificate or immigration status documentation can serve as proof of identity for each child in the household composition.) Willing to provide proof of identity for all members within the household composition. (Provide a Birth Certificate for each child or documentation that certifies the child's status.) NOTE: Parents ARE NOT required to be citizens of the United States. Willing to provide proof that each child needing child care is a citizen of the United States or a qualified alien. Willing to have your child immunized to Maryland state standards or provide documentation supporting Exemption from Immunization. To be eligible for the CCS Program, you must be:Ī Maryland resident who is working/employed, in an approved training program or attending school. For families where both parents live within the same household, both parents must meet all eligibility requirements.Ī recipient of Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or within CCS income guidelines (see below). an individual 13-19 years old who has a qualifying disability..If eligible, Scholarships are available for: The new Fast Track Child Care Scholarship application process shortens your wait to three (3) business days to get help with child care expenses and 60 days of child care assistance while your Child Care Scholarship application is processed, if you are eligible! The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) (formerly known as Child Care Subsidy) program helps eligible families in Maryland pay for high-quality child care and early education programs. The program is managed through a centralized vendor - Child Care Scholarship Central 2 (CCS Central 2). Click here to register at Īpplying for a Child Care Scholarship is quicker and easier than ever! Registration in the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) Family Portal is required for all new or existing families.