Enrolled families receive income-based childcare subsidies to help offset the high-cost of childcare. You will still be responsible for a portion of the cost (called the family share) which is determined by your family’s income.

Complete the online prescreen here OR call your local WDI office to start the application process (beginning with a pre-screening).

If eligible to apply, you will receive an application. Return this completed application and the required documentation via fax, email, mail, or in person at your local WDI office.

WDI will forward your completed application with documentation to your local county Department of Social Services Child Care Unit. If approved, they will authorize payment to your childcare provider.

Please note: Not all counties have funding available to open new cases.

• Residency in the counties served by WDI
• Have children under the age of 13
• Each parent in the household works a minimum of 25 hours a week
• Household income that falls within the income guidelines*
• *Select Counties have increased income eligibility guidelines in response to COVID-19
  
  INCOME GUIDELINES
  (effective June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020)
  
  FAMILY SIZE:                                        MAXIMUM INCOME:

Click here to complete the online prescreen for the Child Care Subsidy Program.

Note: Please check your spam folder for responses from WDI Child Care Program Associates containing an @wdiny.org email address if you do not receive any messages in your inbox.

View our commonly asked questions here.