Department of Education provides financial assistance to families for child care

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The Louisiana Department of Education announced its Child Care Assistance Program will provide financial assistance to families that are working, homeless, or attending school. Families can receive between $3,939 – $8,168 in child care assistance, depending on the size of their household.


The program will be available to low income families who meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible alien, residing in the state of Louisiana
  • Work at least 20 hours a week
  • OR attends an accredited school or a training program as a full-time student
  • OR attends an accredited school or training program at least 20 years hours a week
  • OR atrends a combination of work and school
  • OR is actively seeking work
  • OR participates in a transitional living program
  • OR receives disability income
  • OR is experiencing homelessness

A checklist and instructions has been provided by the Louisiana Department of Educations for parents to review before submitting an application. Applications can be completed and submitted online.