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Child Care Assistance Program
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Child Care
Statewide / Todo Arizona
Official websiteCall 800-308-9000Why this may fit
State-administered subsidy that covers a portion of child care costs for eligible low-income working families, teen parents, grandparent caregivers, and families in crisis statewide.
- Accepts subsidy
- 0–2 years (baby & toddler)
- 3–5 years (preschool)
- 6–12+ years (school age)
- Full day
- Part day
Who can join
- •Low-income working families
- •Teen parents in school, GED or ESOL programs
- •Families involved with DCS, experiencing homelessness, or in shelters
Documents they usually ask for
- ☐Proof of income
- ☐Proof of employment or school enrollment
- ☐Child's identification/birth certificate
How to apply, step by step
- 1Call Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) at 800-308-9000
- 2Or contact local DES office at 602-542-4248
- 3Submit application; processing can take up to 30 days
Questions to ask them
- •Do you have an opening for my child's age right now?
- •What are your opening and closing times?
- •What is the total weekly or monthly cost?
- •Is there a staff member who speaks Spanish every day?
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