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    Am I Eligible?

    FAQ sheet on the EEC centralized waitlist and subsidized 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 the Department of Early Care & Education to see 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. To sign-up for the Income Eligible waiting list call the Department of Early Education and Care Northeast Regional Office at 978-681-9684.

    Community Partnerships for Children:

                 CFSCE Contact list

    Teen parent child care

    Head Start/Early Head Start

                 Find a Head Start near you

    Department of Defense Subsidies for Military Families

    U.S. Army Partnership for Affordable Child Care

    U.S. Coast Guard Child Care Subsidy Program

    Tax Credit Resources for Families

    Other Resources


    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)
     


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    E-Mail: info@childcarecircuit.org
    Beverly Office: 180 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915
    Phone: (800) 660-2868 · Fax: (978) 927-8083
    Lawrence Office: 190 Hampshire St., Lawrence, MA 01840
    Phone: (877) 823-2273 Fax: (978) 975-3120

    Office Hours: Monday 9 AM - 7 PM,  Tuesday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM

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