Financial Aid Opportunities - State Subsidies “Vouchers”

Making Quality Early Childhood Education Affordable

At 123 Grow Child Centers, we are committed to providing high-quality education and care for children from birth to 6 years old at affordable rates. To ensure accessibility for all families, we have historically aligned our private pay rates with state voucher rates, making child care more attainable for those in need.

Child Care Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for child care is available through the Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance Program, commonly known as the “Voucher” program. This program helps families cover the cost of child care through various forms of assistance.

For comprehensive details about the program, visit:

https://www.mass.gov/child-care-financial-assistance

https://mass211.org/childcare

Understanding the Program

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for financial assistance, families must meet specific criteria, which typically include income requirements and factors such as employment, education, or training participation. For families at all 123 Grow campuses, Child Care Resources – Seven Hills Foundation provides referral services to assist with voucher applications. To determine your eligibility, contact a specialist at 508-856-7930. Once you reach out, a parent counselor will guide you through the next steps.

Types of Assistance

The Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance Program offers different types of financial aid, including vouchers and subsidies. The amount and type of assistance granted depend on factors such as family income, family size and the child care services required. Notably, the state has recently expanded the income eligibility brackets to assist more families. You can review the updated income eligibility table here.

Application Process

To apply for financial assistance, parents must complete an application and submit the required documentation to verify eligibility. The process is facilitated by parent counselors who will guide families through the necessary steps. Begin your application here: Apply for Funds to Help Pay for Child Care.

Additional Resources

For further guidance, explore these additional resources:

Special Assistance for Early Education Staff

If you work at a licensed or funded early education or school-aged program, you may be eligible for immediate financial assistance through the Early Education and Care Staff Pilot Program. Learn more here.

Reimbursement Rates

For information on the latest daily reimbursement rates for child care financial assistance, please review the Fiscal Year 2024 Child Care Financial Assistance Daily Reimbursement Rates here.