What is Care 4 Kids?
Welcome to the Care 4 Kids Program
The goal of the Care 4 Kids (C4K) program is to make child care affordable for low to moderate income families in Connecticut. The program is a partnership between the State of Connecticut, the families in the program and the providers who take care of the children. Care 4 Kids is funded by the Federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). CCDF is the primary federal funding source for helping low-income families pay for child care.
To participate in the program, there are certain eligibility requirements for parents, children, and child care providers.
Families must:
- live in Connecticut;
- be working or attending a temporary family cash assistance (Jobs First) approved education/training activity; GED/high school equivalency, or enrolled in undergraduate studies (associate’s or bachelor’s degree); and
- meet the program’s income requirements.
Children must:
- live in Connecticut; and
- be under age 13, or if the child has special needs, be under age 19.
Providers must:
- be licensed by the CT Office of Early Childhood (unless exempt from licensing); or
- be a close relative; grandparent/great grandparent, aunt/uncle, and sibling (a sibling living outside of the child’s home)
Step 1:
Start by completing the pre-screener to see if you may be eligible.
Click here to see if you qualify!
Step 2:
If you qualify, create a ct.gov login account to begin your Care 4 Kids application.
Step 3:
Submit a complete Care 4 Kids application.
• A complete application includes all required documents to be uploaded (i.e. paystubs).
Step 4:
Care 4 Kids will review your application and see if your family qualifies for the program.
Step 5:
Care 4 Kids will notify you of your application outcome and next steps.