About Alaska Child Care Assistance
Help paying for child care while you work, attend school, or participate in job training. Covers licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and approved in-home providers.
How to Apply in Alaska
- Apply through thread.alaska.gov or your local DPA office
- Must be working, in school, or in job training
- Child must be under 13 (or under 18 if special needs)
- Co-payment required based on income
- Choose any licensed or approved child care provider
Documents You May Need
- Proof of employment/school enrollment
- Proof of income
- Children's birth certificates
- Child care provider information
Contact & Official Links
Phone: 1-888-268-4632
Official website: health.alaska.gov/en/services/child-care-assistance
See Everything You Qualify For in Alaska
Alaska Child Care Assistance is one of many programs you may be eligible for. Beneify screens your household against the full program list — free, private, about 3 minutes.
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How much is Alaska Child Care Assistance worth?
Alaska Child Care Assistance: $400-$1,200/month per child. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$700 per month.
Alaska Child Care Assistance: $400-$1,200/month per child. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$700 per month.
How do I apply for Alaska Child Care Assistance in Alaska?
To apply: Apply through thread.alaska.gov or your local DPA office. Must be working, in school, or in job training. Child must be under 13 (or under 18 if special needs). You can also call 1-888-268-4632. Official website: https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/child-care-assistance/
To apply: Apply through thread.alaska.gov or your local DPA office. Must be working, in school, or in job training. Child must be under 13 (or under 18 if special needs). You can also call 1-888-268-4632. Official website: https://health.alaska.gov/en/services/child-care-assistance/
Who qualifies for Alaska Child Care Assistance?
Help paying for child care while you work, attend school, or participate in job training. Covers licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and approved in-home providers. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.
Help paying for child care while you work, attend school, or participate in job training. Covers licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and approved in-home providers. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.