AUGUST 2025: CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE

Child Care Assistance

• Working Connections Child Care (WCCC)Helps eligible families pay for licensed child care so they can work, attend school, or meet WorkFirst requirements.

• Military Child Care Assistance Offers financial assistance for eligible military families needing child care.

• Family, Friend, or Neighbor (FFN) Care Eligible families can receive support while using informal caregivers like relatives or friends.

• Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Free preschool for eligible families with children ages 3-5. Most children are eligible for ECEAP and Head Start based on their age and family income. Up to 10% of ECEAP and Head Start slots can be filled by children above the income requirement.

• YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap CountiesProvides licensed early learning programs for children 6 weeks+, as well as school-age care. Scholarships are available.

• Child Care Aware of WA Search for licensed providers by location, hours, language, and more.