Children's Service Society

Do I qualify if I live outside of Salt Lake County?
Yes. The funding for this program is provided by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and is available to residents of any county in Utah. Click here for additional CCR&R contacts out side of Salt Lake and Tooele County.

My income doesn’t qualify me for state subsidy.  Could I still qualify for Kids in Care?
The income guidelines for Kids in Care are higher than those of other subsidy programs.

If I am a two parent family can I still qualify for Kids in Care?
Yes. You will need to show wmployment for your spouse if they are working. If both parents are applying for the program verifications are required for each individual (only one application is needed).

What kinds of situations are considered for this program?
Situations that qualify are:

• Sudden loss of a job.
• Need to go back into the work force.

What kinds of situations are NOT considered for this program?
Situations that do not qualify are:

• Paperwork for state assistance has been delayed
• Rent increase
• High cost of utilities or home repairs
• Expensive car problems or repairs
• Tuition or school expenses
• High debt to income ratio

I had to remove my children from child care because I couldn’t afford my bill.  Can Kids in Care pay off what I owe?
The funding available goes to cover the cost of current and future child care. Days that are eligible to be covered begin with the date that we approve your application until 300 hours are used, you have been on the program for 1 year, or have found employment. It can not cover the cost of past child care or pay money to anyone if your child is not currently enrolled in a licensed program.

I have not found a child care provider yet.  Can I still apply while I am looking?
Yes. Your application can be processed while you are looking for childr care. Your application can be held up to 30 days while you are searching for a licensed child care provider. If you have not enrolled your child within the 30 days, your application will be closed. You are eligible to reaply once you have found care. Kids in Care can only provide funding to licensed child care providers.

I have used Kids in Care in the past. Can I apply again?
Yes. It needs to be after 1 year from you first approval date.

If I am approved, how much money will I receive to help pay for child care?
You will have 300 hours to use for your family. We pay $5.00 for children 0-2 years and $4.50 for children 3-12 years of age.

My child care provider requires payment in advance.  Can the Kids in Care money reimburse me for what I have already paid my child care provider?
No. Payment only goes directly to the child care provider for hours used after approval date.

How long does the process take?
Usually about two to three days but can take up to two weeks.

How can I speed up the process?
Make sure you provide all information requested and turn in verifications with your application. Have a child care provider decided on. Fill out the form neatly and legibly.

What if my provider is not licensed?
The provider will not quality for reimbursement. You need to have a licensed child care center, licensed home provider, or a home provider with a Residential Certificate.

My situation is causing me to need child care for the first time.  Where can I go to locate a licensed provider?
Call Child Care Resource & Referral ~ Metro at 801-355-4847 and they will be able to assist you. Or to to http://trainingregistry.jobs.utah.gov/childcare_referral/login.aspx and do a web search.

Where can go to get ongoing long term help to pay for child care?
Contact the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

Is there printed information available about Kids in Care that I can pass along to someone who I believe qualifies for this program?
Yes.  Download a flyer to pass along to someone you know.

I would like to advertise Kids in Care to an organization that I am a member of.  Is that okay?
Yes. If you know of an organization that would like to assist in funding this program, please contact Encarni Gallardo at 801-326-4380