Child Care Assistance in Oklahoma

Families living in Oklahoma who need help affording child care may be eligible to receive Child Care Assistance, run by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Child Care Assistance is offered through a number of different programs, many of which depends on factors such as income level and family size. Participants will be expected to submit co-payments to the care provider, but the amount of the co-payments may vary from family to family. To learn more, contact your local Oklahoma Department of Human Services or call 1-888-521-2278.

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.