Child Care Subsidy

The Wake County Child Care Subsidy Program provides financial assistance for parents and their child care needs. The amount of child care subsidy for each family is based on an assessment of need, income and family size. Every year Wake County receives state and federal funds to be used for subsidized child care services for its residents. We also provide information about choosing and using quality child care.

Eligibility

You may be eligible to receive child care assistance if one or more of the following situations apply to your family:

• You are working;
• You are in school or in a job training program;
• Your child is receiving child protective services;
• Your child needs care to support child welfare services or if your family is experiencing a crisis; or
• Your child has developmental needs.
  

You must be the parent or legal guardian of the child receiving subsidy benefits. Most families are required to pay a percentage of their child care costs based upon their gross monthly income. The percentage is normally around 10%.

How to Apply for Child Care Subsidy

Effective 9/18/2024, Wake County Child Care Subsidy will no longer accept applications for child care subsidy due to lack of funding. If you are interested in being placed on the wait list for services, please email childcaresubsidy@wake.gov to request information. You will be sent information, including a form to complete and send back to the same email address.