Parent Subsidy Program

Here are the income guidelines for this program. We set our income threshold to 105% of the state subsidy requirements so we can serve families that make too much to qualify for the state subsidy. If you didn't know, the income requirements have risen significantly recently, so we've included the current state guidelines for reference. We encourage you to reach out to Changing Tides Family Services if you may qualify for the state subsidy.

You do not need to receive a state subsidy to qualify for this program, but you must meet the income requirements for this program that are listed above. Income requirements for the state subsidy program have gone up significantly in the last few years and we think there might be many families who qualify and don’t know it yet! Our hope is that families will learn they are eligible to receive the state subsidy as a result of this program.

Your child must be 5 years or under and enrolled at a licensed child care home or center.

To receive this subsidy, your provider must sign the Parent Provider Agreement that will be sent for each subsidy and have a current W9 on file with North Edge.

This subsidy is a per family subsidy, so each household would qualify to receive this benefit. A separate application must be completed for each household. If the applying parent only pays for a portion of the care, they should indicate that this is a part-time application.

This subsidy will only be paid to one provider per child, so you must choose a primary provider when you fill out the application.

The stipend will be paid directly to providers, so it will count as a part of their income. It will not be income for the receiving family.

The stipend can be applied to any balance owed to the provider.

Yes, the parent just states which provider is getting the stipend credit, and they are only eligible for one.

There are two subsidy amounts, one for full time and one for part time.