Child Care Assistance in Utah

Residents of Utah may be eligible for the Payment-to-Parent Child Care Assistance Program, offered through the state’s Department of Workforce Services. The program offers funding support to parents who are struggling to afford child care. Only parents who are working or attending an approved educational program may be eligible to receive financial support for child care. Assistance may be offered through either the Family Employment Program or Employment Support Child Care. Even those who qualify for Utah’s assistance will still be asked to help pay for care services through a child care co-pay. The rate of the co-pay will depend on a variety of factors including the age of the child and the type of certification held by the care provider.Interested families may apply for benefits through myCase.

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.