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Benefits:
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The Child Care Subsidy or Purchase of Child Care (POC) program helps eligible families pay for
child care. Vouchers, issued to eligible families by local departments of
social services, are used to purchase care from any regulated child care
center or home or from an informal provider approved by the local department.
For help in locating a regulated child care provider, contact Child Care
Resource Centers ( Click
here for Child Care Resource Centers) in your area.
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Eligibility:
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- You must be in school, employed or participating in a work activity.
- Your child's immunizations must be up to date.
- You must meet an income requirement click here for income chart.
- You may be asked to pay co-pay.
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How to Apply:
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Apply in your
Local Office
or through the internet.
For more information about applying, call 1-800-332-6347
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Where to Apply:
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Apply at your Local Department of Social Services.
Click here for a list of local departments to apply in person.
You may file an application by mail, fax or other electronic means or someone may drop an
application off for you.
Apply online: Go to
www.marylandsail.org to file your application.
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What to Bring:
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- Photo identification (driver’s license, Maryland ID, or employment ID).
- Proof of address (apartment or house lease; electric, gas, water, or
phone bill; rent book; rent receipt; or mortgage statement).
- Proof of income for past 2 (pay stubs that show your income, or
most recent benefit letter for government checks (SSI, SSDI, VA, or
Social Security).
- If you are a student, proof that you are enrolled as a full time student.
- Proof that your child's immunizations are upto date, met the Maryland
State Immunization requirement for his/her age.
- If you are a single parent, you must provide proof that you have met child
support requirements by reporting information about the absent parent.
- Social Security cards: Everyone who gets services must have a social security
number. It is best to bring a card for everyone for whom you are seeking
benefits (yourself, children, and so on).
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If you still require additional information please call
1-800-332-6347.
Click here for details about this program.
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