CalWORKs Child Care Stage 2
Run by California Department of Social Services, a state agency
Continued subsidized child care for families transitioning off CalWORKs cash aid. Provides continuity of care while parents maintain employment. Administered through contracted Alternative Payment agencies.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- California Department of Social Services
- State
Who it's for
- Families who have left CalWORKs cash assistance within the past 24 months and are employed or in approved activities
- Children must be under 13 (or under 19 if disabled)
- Income limit applies.
California Department of Social Services decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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CalWORKs Child Care Stage 2 is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. California Department of Social Services decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.