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AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE
WITHIN REACH
"Every child deserves quality care"
At Healthy Kids, we believe every child deserves access to safe, enriching, and high-quality care. We proudly partner with North Carolina State's child care assistance program to help make our services more affordable to families. Whether your child is just starting out or needs care during the school year or summer, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Is My Family Eligible?
Check the requirements below to see if you qualify
Eligibility Requirements:
✓ Your are working or attempting to find work
✓ You are in school or in a job training program
✓ Your child is receving child protective services
✓ Your child needs care to support child welfare services or if your family is experiencing a crisis
✓ Your child has developmental needs
Eligibility is redetermined every 12 months and families must recertify annually.
2026 Income Limits
N/A
Annual Income Limit
~$3,300
Monthly Income Limit
What Documentation Do I Need?
Gather these documents before you apply
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Proof of Identity & Household
Used to identify who lives in the home and who is applying:
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Drivers license or photo ID
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Birth Certificates
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Social Security Numbers (if available)
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Custody/guardianship paperwork (if applicable)
2. Proof of Income (REQUIRED)
This is one of the most important parts of the application.
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Recent pay stubs
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Employer statment or wage verification
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Most recent tax return (especially if self employed)
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Documentation of other income (child support, SSI, unemployment, etc.)
3. Proof of work, school or Training
Families must show they meet the activity requirement:
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Work schedule or employer letter
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School enrollment or class schedule
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Job training documentation
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Job search verification (if applicable)
4. Proof of North Carolina Residency
You must live in North Carolina and apply in your county:
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Lease agreement
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Utility bill
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Mail with your address
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Driver's License with address
5. Child Care Information
You'll Need details about the provider:
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Provider name and location
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Schedule of care needed (hours/days)
6. Additional Documentation (If Applicable)
Depending on the family's situation, counties may request:
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Child support verification
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Disability or special needs documentation
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CPS or foster care paperwork
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Proof of school-aged child enrollment
Accepted document types include: PDF, DOC/DOCX, JPEG, or PNG
Certain documents may fulfill more than one requirement.
How to Apply
Step 1 : Apply Through the Local County DSS
In North Carolina, applications are handled at the county level through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Online (Preferred in many counties)
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Apply through the state portal: ePass North Carolina
Are there other Forms of Assistance?
WDI's Child Care Scholarship Program
Westchester Works Scholarship
For our Westchester families, this scholarship has much higher income eligibility levels. A family of two "over income" for child care assistance through CCAP can have a gross income of $102,000 and be eligible for the Westchester Works Child Care Scholarship Program.
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