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CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
REGISTRATION IN THE CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP (CCS) FAMILY PORTAL IS REQUIRED FOR
ALL NEW OR EXISTING FAMILIES. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
AT FAMILY.CHILDCAREPORTALS.ORG(LINK IS EXTERNAL)
Applying for a Child Care Scholarship is quicker and easier than ever!
The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) (formerly known as Child Care Subsidy) program
helps eligible families in Maryland pay for high-quality child care and early
education programs. The program is managed through a centralized vendor -- Child
Care Scholarship Central 2 (CCS Central 2).
The new Fast Track Child Care Scholarship application process shortens your wait
to three (3) business days to get help with child care expenses and 60 days of
child care assistance while your Child Care Scholarship application is
processed, if you are eligible!
If eligible, Scholarships are available for:
* a child who is younger than 13, or
* an individual 13-19 years old who has a qualifying disability.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CCS PROGRAM, YOU MUST BE:
* A Maryland resident who is working/employed, in an approved training program
or attending school. For families where both parents live within the same
household, both parents must meet all eligibility requirements.
* A recipient of Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) or Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) or within CCS income guidelines (see below).
* Willing to have your child immunized to Maryland state standards or provide
documentation supporting Exemption from Immunization.
* Willing to provide proof that each child needing child care is a citizen of
the United States or a qualified alien. (Provide a Birth Certificate for each
child or documentation that certifies the child's status.) NOTE: Parents ARE
NOT required to be citizens of the United States.
* Willing to provide proof of identity for all members within the household
composition. (Proof of identity for the parent can be any form of a
government issued document. The birth certificate or immigration status
documentation can serve as proof of identity for each child in the household
composition.)
* Willing to provide a Photo I.D. (Only required of the head of households.)
Eligibility Checklist Scholarship FAQs Fast Track Frequently Asked
Questions Brochure Customer Service
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply for a Child Care Scholarship, you must submit an application through
the Child Care Scholarship Family Portal as described below.
Step 1: Go to the Child Care Scholarship Family Portal and create an account.
Click on “Register for a New Account” and enter your information. (If you need
help with the registration process, view the Learn How to Register (link is
external)instructions.)
Step 2: Fill out and complete the short, fast-track online Scholarship
application and submit your two (2) documents:
1. Proof of employment or enrollment in training/school
2. Proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, lease, etc.)
Step 3: Your fast track application will be processed within three (3) business
days by CCS Central 2.
Step 4: If you are eligible, a temporary, 60-day Scholarship will be issued to
assist with the cost of child care while we process your full application. We
will ask for additional information and documentation to see if you are eligible
for a 52-week Scholarship. If you provide the additional information and
documentation within 15 days of submitting your fast track application, we will
let you know if you are eligible for a 52-week Scholarship before your temporary
Scholarship expires.
Create your account and apply now!(link is external)
FAMILIES IN THE FOLLOWING INCOME CATEGORIES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CHILD CARE
SCHOLARSHIP
Maximum Annual Income Child Care Scholarship Program Family Size
Initial Income Scale*
Maximum Annual Income
Effective 5.23.2022
Continuation Income Scale**
Maximum Annual Income
Effective 4.22.2024
Table used for new applications Table used for Changes/Redeterminations Family
of 2 $61,222 $86,266 Family of 3 $75,627 $106,563 Family of 4 $90,033
$126,861 Family of 5 $104,438 $147,159 Family of 6 $118,843 $167,457 Family of 7
$121,544 $171,262 Family of 8 $124,245 $175,068 Family of 9 $126,946 $178,874
Family of 10 $129,647 $182,680 Family of 11 $132,348 $186,486 Family of 12
$135,049 $190,292
* Initial Income Scale – applies to families without an active child care
scholarship, customers submitting a Fast-Track initial application for a 60-Day
Scholarship and customers submitting a Fast-Track Full “Redetermination
Application” along with all documents for an “initial” full evaluation of all
documents required for continued child care scholarship services beyond the
60-Day fast-track eligibility - family income must be below Initial Income Scale
**Continuation Income Scale – families that have already received at least
52-weeks to 24 months of child care services, they have at least one active
child care scholarship that has not expired at the time of submitting a new
Child Care Scholarship Application for continued services - family income must
be below Continuation Income Scale
How to use a Scholarship
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To apply, full a full, 52-week Scholarship, a family must submit the following
to CCS Central 2 within 15 days of approval for a fast-track application:
* The Child Care Scholarship (CCS) application(link is external)
* Verification of income
* To complete the application you MUST send in the information listed for all
household members. This includes you, and your spouse or your child’s other
parent living in your household. Most recent four (4) weeks of consecutive
pay stubs.
* Proof of identity (i.e. driver’s license, birth certificate, government
issued identification, etc.)
* Proof of approved activity (i.e. work, school or job training)
* Proof of all other income
* Proof of address (i.e. utility bill, lease, etc.)
Once the CCS application is approved, the following Scholarship Forms may be
needed for continued services and to report changes:
* Application Forms
* Change Forms
* Appeal Forms
* Provider Forms
* DHS and other public agency forms
* Informal Provider Forms
Additional Scholarship documents
* Required Documents
* Customer Handout
* Fluctuation of Income
* Provider Handout
* Graduated Income
* Temporary Break in Activity
* Children with Disabilities and/or Special Needs Rate Request Form (currently
being updated to be released September 30, 2024)
* Scholarship Invoice Payment Timeline
* Scholarship Rates
CCS Central 2 processes Child Care Scholarship applications and Provider
Payments. Here's how to contact CCS 2 - CLICK HERE!
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CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Open Office Hours
September 24, 2024(link is external) May 20, 2025 October 8,
2024(link is external) June 10, 2025 November 19, 2024 July 15, 2025
December 17, 2024 August 19, 2025 January 14, 2025
September 16, 2025 Februart 18, 2025 October 21, 2025
March 18, 2025 November 18, 2025 April 25, 2025 December 16, 2025
Attendance Audit: How to Avoid Having to Pay Back Money
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SLIDESHOW
* How does Child Care Scholarship Program work?
Eligible families receive payment scholarships from CCS Central 2 to cover
part of their child care costs. The scholarship shows:
* The scholarship rate -- the part of the child care costs that the State is
paying for the family
* The family co-payment -- the amount that the family is required to pay
according to State regulation
Families take the scholarship to a child care provider that participates in
the Maryland EXCELS program.(link is external) The scholarship is a signed
agreement between the State, provider and parent. The scholarship is returned
to CCS Central 2 for processing. The family is responsible for paying the
State assigned co-payment and any amount not covered by the Scholarship
directly to their child care provider. Once the child begins care, the child
care provider submits an invoice for payments and is then reimbursed for the
scholarship portion of the payment by the State.
* Application
When you apply for a Child Care Scholarship, you must submit:
* Submit an application to CCS Central 2 using the Child Care Family
Portal(link is external)
* Verification of your wages/salary (Proof of income) – the most recent four
weeks of pay stubs or a letter from your employer describing your work
schedule and gross salary (before taxes and other deductions)
* Verification of training or school attendance with days and hours of
activity
* Proof of identity for all household members -- a valid unexpired U.S.
passport, a birth certificate, a valid driver’s license, or a current
photo ID card
* Proof of address -- apartment or house lease; electric, gas, water, or
phone bill
* If you are a student, proof of enrollment
* Proof that your child or children have met the Maryland State Immunization
requirements
Download additional information here (PDF).
* Priorities for Service
The top priorities to receive the Child Care Scholarship are:
* Temporary Cash Assistance(link is external) (TCA) applicants or recipients
who are working, in job training, or in public school.
* Families who have received TCA at any time during the last six months.
* Income eligible families who are not receiving TCA, but are in public
school, working, or in training to lead to employment.
* Scholarship System
There are three kinds of scholarships:
* Temporary scholarship -- a 60-day scholarship that can be used for care
provided by a Maryland registered family home or Maryland licensed child
care center
* Full, formal scholarship -- can be used for care provided by a Maryland
registered family home or Maryland licensed child care center
* Informal scholarship -- can be used for care provided by a relative in the
relative’s home or child’s home and a non-relative in the child’s home.
* Co-Payment
The family co-payment is the amount that the family pays for child care and
is an amount assigned by the State. The amount of the co-payment for each
child decreases if families are receiving scholarships for more than one
child. Families eligible for Temporary Cash Assistance and Supplemental
Security Income have a $0 co-payment. Many child care facilities charge an
additional amount to families -- this is called an additional fee and is the
difference between the amount they charge any family, the reimbursement
amount and the State assigned co-pay. Payment information should be clearly
addressed in any provider contract.
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CONTACT CCS CENTRAL 2
CCS Central 2 Office Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Need help in your home language? Call CCS Central 2 at 877-227-0125 and ask for
a Translator.
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Families - Submit applications online at:
https://family.childcareportals.org(link is external)
For questions about your Child Care Scholarship application or payments,
complete the form below:
Families - Child Care Scholarship Customer Inquiry(link is external)
CCS Central 2 - 1-877-227-0125
Download Contact Info
Report a Complaint about a Provider or Program
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Child Care Provider Portal:
https://provider.childcareportals.org(link is external)
Submit invoices to:
Portal:
https://provider.childcareportals.org(link is external)
How to register for the Portal (PDF) (video)(link is external)
Advance Payments
Advance Payment Snapshot Calender(link is external)
Provider Portal Helpdesk
ProviderPortal.msde@maryland.gov(link sends e-mail)
410.650.5937
Report Abuse or Neglect
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Email Informal Provider documentation to:
CCSInformalProviders@maryland.gov(link sends e-mail)
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Child Care Scholarship Providers - Child Care Scholarship Provider Inquiry(link
is external)
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January 9, 2024 Portal Sessions (Recordings)
Provider Session(link is external)
Parent Session(link is external)
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