Child care subsidy helps families pay for quality child care. Apply for free or low-cost child care with DCYF’s Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) at 1-844-626-8687, online at Washington Connection, or by submitting a paper application. Families interested in enrolling their children in Head Start or Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) may contact a Head Start or ECEAP provider near you. Local Head Start and ECEAP providers can be found on the DCYF website.

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The Child Care Aware of Washington Family Center can help families searching for child care by locating child care providers in their area, providing families with information about a provider’s Early Achievers Quality Level, and offering resources for families experiencing homelessness. The Family Center also assists families applying for subsidy. Contact them today at 1-800-446-1114, or online at ChildCareAwareWa.org.