Child Care Assistance in Kansas

Kansas’ Department for Children and Families offers the Child Care Subsidy Program for many types of families. You may qualify if your family is low-income and working, already receiving TANF, teen parents pursing a high school education or some involved in other educational or training programs. The services are offered for children under 13 or some under 19 who have special needs. Parents who are approved to participate in the subsidy program are welcome to choose their provider from a list of licensed centers, programs and at-home care options.To learn more, call 1-888-369-4777.

How to get started:
To get started in the enrollment process, find the programs in your area by using the online Head Start Locator.

Many programs use the Federal Poverty Line as a guide for financial assistance with child care. If your annual income is at or below the poverty line, you may qualify for financial help. These are the guidelines:

• A family of 1 must make less than $11,490 per year.


• A family of 2 must make less than $15,510 per year.


• A family of 3 must make less than $19,530 per year.


• A family of 4 must make less than $23,550 per year.


• A family of 5 must make less than $27,570 per year.


• A family of 6 must make less than $31,590 per year.


• A family of 7 must make less than $35,610 per year.


• A family of 8 must make less than $39,630 per year.