Is there any program that can help pay for daycare in Lexington,NC for Single parents?

Question

That don't qualify for Vochers.

Answer 1

Call the county school system and see if they have a SACC program (School aged child care). You can start that as early as 2 or 3 years old in some counties.

Also, the Department of health and human services could help you.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Contacting the local resource and referral agency is a good start. I think this is it:

http://www.partnershipforchildren.org/programsforecp.htm

Usually each state or county have programs to help parents pay for child care...it usually depends on income, but other factors would include single parents, special needs of the child, etc.

Answer 3

early childhood ser.

Answer 4

north kkkarolina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ok ok sorry i used to live there.. anyways try child support.

Answer 5

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