Am I Eligible? 

FAQ sheet on the EEC centralized waitlist and subsidized care

Click here to sign-up for the income eligible wait-list for child care.

The following links will provide you with information to help you determine which Massachusetts child care subsidies YOU may be eligible for. 

See below for information on the Earned Income Tax Credit which you may be eligible for if you file taxes.

 Income Guidelines

The Income Guidelines only give an estimate of eligibility. You must contact a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency to find out if you qualify.

DTA Child Care Services

If you have received TANF funds from the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) in the past 12 months, you may be automatically eligible for child care assistance. You must contact your local DTA Office.

Income Eligible Child Care Vouchers 

Due to funding limits, there are families waiting for help in paying for child care. Even though you may be eligible, there may be a waiting period to get help in paying for child care.

Community Partnerships for Children Subsidies

Teen parent child care

Head Start/Early Head Start

Other Resources

Or contact us at info@childcarecircuit.org

Are you eligible for a tax rebate from the federal government? The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit available to many families in Massachusetts. For more information on whether you may be eligible and how to claim your credit  click here. (English)  Aqui (Espanol)