Help Paying for Child Care

Child Care Subsidy Program

Montana provides child care payment subsidies for low-income working families and families who are making a transition from welfare to work.  Contact your Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for further information.

When Child Care Assistance is Available

The program helps to pay for care when parents are not available to care for their children:

  • During working hours.
  • For teen parents attending high school.
  • During school or training hours, if meeting work requirements.
  • For parents on welfare who are conducting job search activities.

Eligibility Information

  • The parent may be a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participant.  TANF participants must contact their Child Care Resource and Referral agency to receive child care benefits.
  • Single parents working at least 60 hours per month.
  • Single parents attending school full time and working 40 hours per month.
  • Two parent families must work a total of 120 hours per month between both parents.
  • Income eligibility is determined by totaling all income sources, with some exceptions.

Income Eligibility for Non-TANF Families

Family
Size

Maximum Monthly
Gross Income
Effective August 1, 2006

2
$1,650
3

$2,075
4

$2,500

5

$2,925

6

$3,350

7

$3,775

8 or more:

$4,200

To apply for program assistance contact your Child Care Resource & Referral Agency.