Care 4 Kids Is Going Paperless!

To better serve our parents and providers, Care 4 Kids is moving to a fully paperless process effective January 1, 2027. As of this date, all applications, redeterminations, and changes must be submitted electronically through the Care 4 Kids Parent Portal, as paper forms will no longer be accepted.

What You Need to Know:

Parents:

Effective January 1, 2027, parents will be required to submit applications, redeterminations and changes for the Care 4 Kids program through the Care 4 Kids Parent Portal. For more information and important dates regarding this change, please click here to visit the Office of Early Childhood website.

To see if you may be eligible for Care 4 Kids, answer a few quick questions using this link to our Eligibility Pre-screener.

Access and register for the Care 4 Kids Parent Portal

Access the Care 4 Kids Parent Portal Help Guides

Licensed Providers:

In preparation for Care 4 Kids going paperless, all licensed providers are encouraged to create an account in the OEC 360 Provider Portal. This portal will be used for providers to submit information, access their Care 4 Kids records, and access and submit their Care 4 Kids invoices. For more information, please visit the Office of Early Childhood website.

Unlicensed Providers:

More information coming soon!