DES Child Care Assistance eligibility requirements vary with each program. To apply you must:

  1. Apply for Child Care Assistance at your local DES Child Care office.
  2. Meet the eligibility requirements.
  3. Provide verification as requested by the Child Care specialist.
  4. Provide information to Child Care specialist to arrange and maintain Child Care Assistance.
  5. Inform your Child Care specialist of your DES contracted provider choice.