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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 10, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Utah, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Businesses or the COVID-19 Community Resource List

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Description of Program and Relief

Child Care Assistance

Utah’s Department of Workforce Services provides financial assistance to working families to help offset the cost of childcare. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Workforce Services will temporarily raise the income limits to allow more families to qualify for child care assistance.

Families are encouraged to contact Care About Childcare at www.careaboutchildcare.utah.gov or call (800) 670-1552 to identify local childcare providers.

Government or Lead Agency

Utah Department of Workforce Services

Dates Available

Effective immediately.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To be eligible for financial assistance, families must meet specific income limits and work requirements. Previously, the income limit for childcare assistance was 85% of the State Median Income. The Department of Workforce Services has not yet released the temporary income limit for childcare assistance but has indicated that they intend to raise the income limit.

Parents must also meet work requirements. In a single-parent household, the parent must work at least 15 hours per week; in a two-parent household, one parent must work a minimum of 15 hours per week and the second parent must work a minimum of 30 hours a week; and self-employed parents must be self-employed for at least three months. Your children need to be under age 13 (or under age 18 if the child has special needs).

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information about income limits and eligibility please call (866) 435-7414.

List of Additional Information

For more information or to apply for child care assistance, please visit https://jobs.utah.gov/occ/parent/overview.html.

For more information about general child care services in Utah, please visit www.careaboutchildcare.utah.gov.


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