Children & Families Child Care
Many parents find the costs of child care overwhelming. Many families may find they are eligible for subsidized child care through the Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services. If you are employed or attending an accredited school and your income is below 185% of poverty level, you may qualify for subsidized child care. Please contact the Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services at (937) 484-1500 and ask to speak with a Day Care worker.
Application
Download the Child Care Benefits Application (576 KB - PDF File)
Income Guidelines
Maximum Monthly Gross Income Per Family Size
| Family Size | Eligibility for Transitional Child Care* | Eligibility for Employment, Training or Education Child Care** |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $1,650 | $2,035 |
| 3 | $2,076 | $2,560 |
| 4 | $2,501 | $3,084 |
| 5 | $2,925 | $3,608 |
| 6 | $3,351 | $4,133 |
| 7 | $3,776 | $4,656 |
| 8 | $4,200 | $5,180 |
| 9 | $4,626 | $5,705 |
| 10 | $5,051 | $6,229 |
| 11 | $5,475 | $6,753 |
| 12 | $5,901 | $7,278 |
* These standards are equal to 150% of the 2006 Federal Poverty Guidelines as published in the Federal Register on January 24, 2006.
** These standards are equal to 185% of the 2006 Federal Poverty Guidelines as published in the Federal Register on January 25, 2006.