This fall, Care 4 Kids will be changing from Chase Bank to Key Bank for debit card services.  For more information, click on the attachment Key Bank debit card notification

Effective July 1, 2017, the fee for processing background checks will increase. For more information click on the attachment below. Notice of Fee Change for Background Checks

Effective December 31, 2016, the following change will be made to the Care 4 Kids program: The program will be closed to new applications for low-income working parents who are former recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) within five years (PG2), or who are teen parents ages 18 and 19 who attend high school or equivalent (PG3).  Please click on the link below for more information regarding this important notification. Program Income Changes 12.31.16

The 2017 Summer Parent Provider Agreement (PPA) form is now available.  Click on Forms located at the top of the page.

All Care 4 Kids providers are required to complete mandatory provider orientation and annual training as required by federal law.  The Office of Early Childhood had extended the completion date of these requirements to September 30, 2018.  Once providers have completed the initial provider orientation, they will be required to complete annual ongoing professional development to remain eligible. Click here for the Provider Requirements