State of Michigan, Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program
Working parents who meet income guidelines may be eligible for the Child Development and Care (CDC) Assistance program through the Department of Human Services (DHS). This subsidy pays a portion of the child care cost for parents who use licensed centers, family and group day care homes, approved in-home day care aides and relatives care providers.
Child Care Commitment Grants
This grant may help pay for child care expenses of low and moderate income families. To learn more about this grant and get an application, call 248-415-1442.
Tax Credits
Claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child and Dependant Care Credit and the Child Tax Credit.
Call 1-800-829-1040 or visit http://www.irs.gov for more information.
Dependent Care Assistance Programs
Some employers offer Dependent Care Assistance programs that allow you to have money (up to $5,000 a year) deducted from your paycheck for child care, tax-free. Ask your employer to consider this program if they don’t currently offer it.
Great Start Readiness Program and Head Start, which are free to families meeting eligibility guidelines, are preschool programs that help children get ready for school. Call Child Care Resources for a list of these programs or contact your local school district 1-800-343-3470.