Child Care Payment Program

WHAT IS IT?

The Child Care Payment Program provides full or partial payment for child care in a child care setting of the parent's choice while the parent is working, in training, seeking employment, or resolving a situation of child abuse or neglect.

This program is funded by the Child Development Division of the California Department of Education. Coordination is implemented by Valley Oak Children's Services in Butte County.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

To be eligible for subsidized child care through the Child Care Payment Program, the following conditions must be met:

• Parental income must not exceed the limits set by the California Department of Education.
• Parents must be working, enrolled in an accredited school or training program, or seeking employment;

-OR-

A written referral from an appropriate legal, medical, or social service agency may establish eligibility for subsidized care under any of the following conditions:

• Children who are in need of protection from or are at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation;
• Children with special needs which cannot be met without the provision of child care.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE CHILD CARE PAYMENT PROGRAM?

To apply call Valley Oak Children's Services at (530) 895-3572 or outside of Chico and Paradise (800) 345-8627. The staff will place you on an eligibility list and notify you when there is space available on the program. The income eligibility list is based on need and income, with the lowest income families receiving first priority.

Additional information is available in the Parent Policies manual, available for downlad here.