What's it called...?

Question

So, the dilemma is, I am working fulltime. I pay a babysitter who lives 20 miles away from me (closest one I could find believe it or not) to watch my four month old for 125 a week. I get paid bi-weekly and bring home (if I am lucky) 600 every two weeks. So, a little less than 300 a week and after a babysitter, its 175. Take away the gas for there and back twice a day for the week, I am looking at bringing home a little less than a hundred dollars a week.

It's not that I have a bad paying job. I get paid nine dollars an hour which is above average for around here, but to work and bring home less than what you pay a babysitter is ridiculous.

So my question (finally), is what is the program called in which you get help paying for childcare?

No, not welfare, geez. I'm not looking for government cheese or food stamps or anything like that. Just a break on childcare cost.

I probably won't get it because my fiance probably makes too much money, but it would be nice to know.

I didn't say he made a lot of money, but probably just above what is 'low enough' to get help. We have a crapload of bills and other things to do with the money he brings in other than pay a babysitter but people dont look at that, they only look at the amount that you bring in.

Answer 1

The program name will vary from state to state, but it is overseen by the welfare or social services branch of the government. It is a child care subsidy, but it does not pay much and the regulations are quite strict. In the state where I live, Michigan, it is called the CDC (Child Day Care) Program and is overseen by The Family Independence Agency. In order to participate, your child care provider must be licensed by the state. As a parent, you must apply to the FIA for assistance. I have been a licensed child care provider for 20 years. I have participated a few times in the program. It generally takes 6-8 weeks to begin receiving a check from the state and they always run 4-6 weeks behind on payments. Some providers will not participate in the program as it does not pay 100% and parents on the program often have trouble making up the difference in a timely manner. Look in your phone book in the yellow pages under Child Care Referral Services to see if you have an agency in your area who can help you find a child care setting closer to your home.

Answer 2

I guess I'm confused, if your fiance makes alot of money, why do you need assistance with childcare? He should be helping you with that. Any money you can help to bring home each week is well worth it.

I don't think there is any other program except welfare, but like I mentioned above, why would you need that if your future husband makes good money?

Wish you the best.

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Answer 4

I don't know where you live, but here where I live, it's called the Eastern Kentucky Child Care Coalition. You could check with your local Department for Social Insurance and see if they have any programs for working mom's. There's nothing wrong with applying for assistance if it is needed. The problem comes from deadbeats who are living off of what was origionally ment to assist working families. I wish you the best!!!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

There is a service that can help you pay for childcare. Every state has a different name for it, but they all are the same. What you can do is do to your local social service dept and apply there.

Answer 7

I'm not sure what it is called, (I just call it daycare assistance) but you would go down to your Human Services office and apply for it there. If you need it ASAP I wouldn't delay going and letting them know. In my area there is a waiting list and when my sister tried to apply they wouldn't even give her an application. She was on the waiting list for four months before they called her about it.

Answer 8

Its called title 20. Call your local welfair office they will give you a list of daycares that except title 20 and tell you how to go about getting it. Its not welfair! If your a working mom and pay taxes you should NEVER feel quilty about getting help! Good luck to you.

Answer 9

Depending on where you're from.....i think it would be called the Child Care Subsidizing

Answer 10

call you local social services they actually have programs to assist your in locating daycare .