Help Paying for Child Care
Children’s Council offers a variety of child care financial assistance programs to partially or completely cover the costs of care for children from birth until age 13. Eligibility is based on family-size and income. Families may be eligible regardless of immigration status. Child care options vary depending on the type of financial assistance for which you qualify.
Please contact our counselors to learn about your options and how to apply. A valid birthdate is required for a child to be eligible.
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Income Requirements for most State and Local Subsidies
If your household income is less than the amount listed here, you may qualify:
| Family Size | 1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Gross (pre-tax) Monthly Income | $5343 | $5,802 | $6,719 | $7,794 |
*San Francisco’s Preschool for All program is available to families at all income levels.
Family Fees
Depending on your gross monthly income, your child care subsidy may require you to pay a portion of your subsidy; this is called a family fee. The following table shows family fee increments according to gross monthly income and family size. Click here to view the family fee table.
Apply for Financial Assistance
Take the first step to see if you qualify for financial assistance for early child care and education: click here to apply. Families will be contacted as child care spaces become available.
Children’s Council is here to help! Please contact our counselors to learn more:
- Walk-in: 445 Church Street, Mon-Thu 8:30am-4pm, Fri 8:30-noon.
- Phone: 415.343.3300
- Email: rr@childrenscouncil.org
Documents and Forms - English
Family Subsidy Policy Handbook (Stage 2, Stage 3, CAPP)
Family Subsidy Policy Handbook ELS
Family Subsidy Policy Handbook Referral Programs
Family Subsidy Policy Handbook FCS
Seeking Permanent Housing Plan
Self Employment Verification Form
Statement of Exceptional Needs
Update Employment Verification
Vocational Training Guidelines
Documentos y Formas - Español
Información para Identificación y Emergencias
Manual de Reglamentos del Subsidio Familiar
Plan para Cuando se está Buscando Empleo
Plan para Buscar Vivienda Permanente
Formulario de Auto-Declaración
Formulario de Verificación de Trabajo por Cuenta Propia
Declaración de Necesidades Excepcionales de el Niño
Declaración de Incapacidad del Padre
Verificación de Formación Profesional
Verificación de Empleo para Actualizaciones
Normas Sobre la Formación Profesional