

The Child Care Assistance Program helps families pay for the cost of child care. Here is eligibility information for Working Connections Child Care.īelow is a breakdown of gross monthly income guidelines within the range of 60.01%-94% SMI (updated March 1, 2023): If you are below 60.01% SMI, you would not qualify for CCAP unless you did not meet Working Connections Child Care eligibility. To calculate SMI, the CCAP Intake Team uses gross (pre-tax) monthly income. The Child Care Assistance Program is designed to support families who are below 94% State Median Income (SMI), and who are not eligible for Washington state's Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) assistance program. (See Frequently Asked Questions tab for more information.) Have a demonstrated need for child care based on work schedule, enrollment in a qualified job training or education program, or other circumstances resulting in the need for child care during certain hours of the day.Identify a provider contracted with the City of Seattle.Demonstrate ineligibility for other child care subsidy programs.Meet the income guidelines based on family size (see below for more information).Use this tool to determine if you live within city limits Live within Seattle city limits (residents living in unincorporated King County are not eligible).

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Programįamilies who meet the following criteria are encouraged to begin the eligibility screening and application process:.Resources for Children Age One Month to 12 Years.

