Child Care Assistance in New Hampshire

New Hampshire residents in need of financial aid for child care services can consider the NH Child Care Scholarship. Those who already receive funding from Financial Assistance to Needy Families are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Families with parents working full-time, actively looking for work or pursing educational or work training may also be eligible to apply for the NH Child Care Scholarship. Those who receive the scholarship will remain eligible until the child turns 13 years old as long as the family’s income level, work/education/training schedule and care provider remains constant. The care provider must also submit weekly bills and the family must remain on top of the care provider’s payments.To learn more, visit New Hampshire’s Child Care Scholarship information page.

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.