Department of veteran affairs child care subsidy program

Established by the U. Department of Veterans Affairs, the program helps veterans on low incomes to provide childcare for their children at VA-approved childcare providers. The childcare provider is either a federally sponsored childcare center, a family childcare home or a non-federally sponsored childcare center.

The care facility must be licensed or regulated. You choose which VA-approved childcare facility you wish to use. As well as receiving a reduction in childcare fees, the program makes sure your child is placed in a high-quality establishment offering excellent facilities and a high level of care.

This quality is maintained regardless of which type of facility you wish to enroll your. To be eligible for the program:. Veterans and federal employees who wish to participate in the Child Care Subsidy program can apply by contacting their local Child Care Subsidy Point of Contact.

You must provide copies of your latest pay stubs or Internal Revenue Service tax submissions along with an application form. If you already receive state or local childcare subsidies, you must include the source of the funds and the amount you receive on the application form. You must complete and submit OPM Form The application form itself is Form OPM This is downloadable so you can fill it out by hand.

Alternatively, type directly into the form online and then print it out. You must fill out all required parts of the application form. If you submit an incomplete application, it is not processed, and the form is returned to you. Details you must provide on the application form include:. Remember, there can only be 1 Primary and up to 2 Secondary Family Caregivers designated at any one time.

To find the name of your local coordinator, you can:. To learn more, you can:. Find out how the Veteran can apply for VA health care. We're expanding access in 2 phases: On October 1, , we expanded the program to include family caregivers of eligible Veterans who were seriously injured in the line of duty on or before May 7, For more information about this expansion or to learn about the many support services you can access now: Visit our Caregiver Support Program website.

Or call our Caregiver Support Line at ET, and Saturday, a. Eligibility requirements for the family caregiver You must be at least 18 years old and at least one of these must be true for you. What are personal care services? They include care or assistance to support the Veteran's: Health and well-being Everyday personal needs like feeding, bathing, and dressing Safety, protection, or instruction in their daily living environment How many caregivers can the eligible Veteran appoint?