Please help us provide equitable early childhood education opportunities for children and families in Maryland by spreading the word about the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) program. The new fast track Child Care application process and the Child Care Family Portal expedite the application process for eligible families and make it easier for families to receive financial assistance. 

Beginning July 1, 2023, the CCS program uses a fast track application process to provide eligible families assistance with child care expenses. The new process grants temporary eligibility determination to eligible applicants within three business days. Eligible families will receive 60 days of temporary child care assistance under the CCS program and will be provided with a pathway to a full, 52-week Child Care Scholarship. Prior to the fast track process, families would have to wait up to 35 days for their application to be fully processed to receive assistance. 

Use the resources in the Outreach Toolkit to help Maryland families with children under age 13 learn about the availability, application process, eligibility requirements, and benefits of the Child Care Scholarship program.

Outreach Toolkit