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BEST STARTS FOR KIDS CHILD CARE SUBSIDY

Best Starts for Kids is a King County voter-approved initiative to support every
baby born or child raised in King County to reach adulthood happy, healthy,
safe, and thriving. Starting in 2022, these investments include $20 million per
year for a new child care subsidy program!

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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Your family may be eligible for the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy if
you:

LIVE IN KING COUNTY

Use this map to determine if you live within King County limits.

FALL BELOW THE INCOME CAP

Pre-tax monthly household income must fall below the limit for your family size.
See household Income Table.

ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE STATE WORKING CONNECTIONS CHILD CARE (WCCC) SUBSIDY
PROGRAM

If you meet the eligibility for WCCC, you will be asked to apply for that
first.

NEED CHILD CARE

Have a child or children age 12 or under.

CHOOSE AN ELIGIBLE CHILD CARE PROVIDER

Child care providers must be licensed and in good standing with the State of
Washington. Check the licensing status of your child care provider or find a
provider at: https://www.findchildcarewa.org/

MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME LIMIT

Household Size
85% State Median Income

$5,158

$6,372

$7,585

$8,799

$10,012

$10,240

$10,468

$10,695

$10,923

For information about larger household sizes, please text (206) 208-6865
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MONTHLY INCOME AND APPROXIMATE COPAYMENT BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE

HOW DO I APPLY?

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STEP 1: ELIGIBILITY FORM

Complete the
5-minute eligibility form to find out if you qualify to join the selection
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WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF ELIGIBILITY FORM SUBMISSION

STEP 2: INVITATION TO COMPLETE FULL APPLICATION

We will contact you within two weeks of submitting the eligibility form, with an
invitation to complete the full application or with an update on your status.

STEP 3: FULL APPLICATION AND VERIFICATION

Complete a thorough application and verify identity, income and address.

STEP 4: CHILD CARE PROVIDER SELECTION AND ENROLLMENT

Select a child care provider and register them to receive payments.

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Awards will be $1,000 - $3,000 depending on household size.

HOW TO APPLY

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Before you apply, you should:

1. Gather your required identity and residency documentation. You can review
the list of approved materials at
https://seattlerelief.com/#required-documents
2. Calculate your average monthly income.

To apply, you should:

1. Click the "Apply Now" button on this website, this will take you to the
application page.
2. Create a Scholar Fund account. You will only need to provide your email
address or phone number and set up a password.
3. Complete all of the application questions. You can save your application and
come back at any time.
4. Once you are finished with your application, you will receive a confirmation
text and email with your submission ID. Save this to check the status of
your application or if you need support from our support team.

After you apply, you should: heck your email inbox or your junk email folder for
your confirmation. You will also get a text message confirmation the day you
submit your application. You may log back in to your Seattle Relief Fund account
and check to see if your application is being reviewed and if you are awarded
funds. Please only submit your application one time.

If you need help filling out the application please visit
seattlerelief.com/#app-assistance to connect with one of our community partners.

If you need to update or correct an error on your application after it has been
submitted, please submit a new application with your updated information by
November 15 11:59pm.
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If you need to update or correct an error on your application after it has been
submitted, please submit a new application with your updated information no
later than November 15, 11:59pm.

ELIGIBILITY

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To apply, you must meet ALL of the requirements below:

* Be 18 years old or older
AND
* Someone in your household must:

Live within the boundaries of the City of Seattle
‍OR
Be enrolled in the Seattle Promise program
‍OR
Be enrolled in Seattle Public Schools
OR
Be an artist/cultural worker who has owned or rented an art studio or
rehearsal space within the boundaries of the City of Seattle at any time
since March 2020.
AND

* Be under 50 percent of the median household income in Seattle. The income
eligibility chart can be found below.

INCOME ELIGIBILITY CHART

Household
Size
Total Monthly Household Income
1
$ 3,375

2
$ 3,858

3
$ 4,342

4
$ 4,821

5
$ 5,208

6
$ 5,596

7
$ 5,979

8
$ 6,367

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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You will need to upload documents to confirm your identity and your connection
to Seattle. The table below provides a list of documents you can use.

Please select one item from List A (Identity and Residency) or one item from
each List B (Identity) and List C (Residency) to upload. Make sure the copy is
clear and readable.

Click to view the Required Documents

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For help in your language over the phone, please visit the application
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HOW TO APPLY

Before you apply, you should:

1. Gather your required identity and residency documentation. You can review
the list of approved materials at https://seattlerelief.com/#req-docs
2. Calculate your average monthly income.

To apply, you should:

1. Click the "Apply Now" button on this website, this will take you to the
application page.
2. Create a Scholar Fund account. You will only need to provide your email
address and set up a password.
3. Complete all of the application questions. You can save your application and
come back at any time.
4. Once you are finished with your application, you will receive a confirmation
text and email with your submission ID. Save this to check the status of
your application or if you need support from our support team.

After you apply, you should: check your email inbox or your junk email folder
for your confirmation. You will also get a text message confirmation the day you
submit your application. You may log back in to your Seattle Relief Fund account
and check to see if your application is being reviewed and if you are awarded
funds. Please only submit your application one time.

If you need help filling out the application please visit
seattlerelief.com/#app-assistance to connect with one of our community partners.

If you need to update or correct an error on your application after it has been
submitted, please submit a new application with your updated information by
November 15, 11:59 pm.

ELIGIBILITY:

To apply, you must meet ALL of the requirements below:

* Be 18 years old or older
AND
* Someone in your household must:
Live within the boundaries of the City of Seattle
‍OR
Be enrolled in the Seattle Promise program
‍OR
Be enrolled in Seattle Public Schools
OR
Be an artist/cultural worker who has owned or rented an art studio or
rehearsal space within the boundaries of the City of Seattle at any time
since March 2020.
AND

* Be under 50 percent of the median household income in Seattle. The income
eligibility chart can be found below.

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INCOME ELIGIBILITY CHART

Household
Size
Total Monthly Household Income
1
$ 3,375

2
$ 3,858

3
$ 4,342

4
$ 4,821

5
$ 5,208

6
$ 5,596

7
$ 5,979

8
$ 6,367

Remember, there is no cost to apply. If someone asks you to pay something, it is
a scam! Report it to update@seattlerelief.com

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Eligibility
Calculating Household Size and Income
Eligibility Form and Selection Process
Privacy, Security, and Fraud

WHY DOES THE ELIGIBILITY FORM ASK SUCH PERSONAL QUESTIONS?

Scholar Fund is collecting the information we need to assess your eligibility
for both the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy and the State’s Working
Connections Child Care (WCCC) program.

If you are eligible for WCCC, you cannot receive the Best Starts Subsidy. We
understand that some of this information is sensitive and where possible, have
made these questions optional. We identify questions where your information
will never be shared with King County or other government agencies connected to
your name.

Best Starts is committed to expanding access for families who have experienced
disproportionate barriers in accessing child care. Some of the questions we ask
help us better understand who we are serving with the child care subsidy.For
more information about our privacy policy, see: Privacy Policy
(scholarfundwa.org)

WHY DO YOU ASK ABOUT MY ACTIVITIES? IS THERE AN ACTIVITY REQUIREMENT TO RECEIVE
THE BEST STARTS SUBSIDY?

There is no activity requirement for Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy.
We ask about your activities to assess your family’s eligibility for Working
Connections. If your family is eligible for Working Connections, you must use
that subsidy.

DO I OR MY CHILDREN NEED TO BE U.S. CITIZENS OR LEGAL RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE
FUNDING?

No. There is no citizenship or legal residency requirement to apply.
The following families, who meet all other eligibility requirements, are
encouraged to apply:

* Families with one or more undocumented members
* Refugees
* Asylum seekers
* COFA migrants
* DACA recipients

I DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE PERMANENT HOUSING. AM I ABLE TO APPLY IF I DO NOT HAVE A
MAILING ADDRESS IN KING COUNTY?

Yes. Eligible applicants without permanent housing are encouraged to apply. We
will offer other ways to verify that your family lives in King County.

IF I AM ON SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) OR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY
INSURANCE (SSDI), AM I STILL ELIGIBLE?

Yes. Because those who receive SSI or SSDI are not eligible for Washington State
Working Connections Child Care Subsidy (WCCC), you are eligible for the Best
Starts Child Care Subsidy, provided your household meets all other eligibility
requirements.

I RECEIVE A SUBSIDY FROM ANOTHER PROGRAM. CAN I GET THIS ONE TOO?

* If you are eligible for or receiving the State’s Working Connections Child
Care subsidy, you are not eligible to receive the Best Starts subsidy.

* For all other child care funding sources (for example Goodwin Connections, a
scholarship from a child care provider etc.), if you are selected for Best
Starts for Kids, we will pay the child care provider what we determine to be
your rate and the other funding source may pay the balance owed to the
provider, if there is any.

HOW DO I CALCULATE MY HOUSEHOLD SIZE?

For the purposes of this program, your “household” includes the following
people:

* Yourself
* Children under the age of 18 that live with you (regardless of child care
need)
* 18 year old children who live with you and are still in high school; and
* Up to one other adult who lives with you and fits one of the following
descriptions: a) your spouse, b) your domestic partner, or c) your
significant other with whom you have a child.

For the purposes of this program, the following people are not counted in your
household size:

* Boyfriend, girlfriend or significant other with whom you do NOT have a child
* Grandparents or other adult family members who live with you
* Children 18 and older who are no longer in high school
* Your children’s biological parent, if that parent does not live with you.
* Adult dependents
* Roommates

WE LIVE WITH MULTIPLE FAMILIES. HOW SHOULD WE APPLY?

Each parent/guardian should submit a separate application for their family.

HOW DO I CALCULATE MY GROSS (PRE-TAX) MONTHLY INCOME?

Your gross monthly income includes all income, before any deductions or
expenses, earned by yourself and up to one other adult who lives with you and
fits one of the following descriptions- your spouse, your domestic partner, or
your significant other with whom you have a child. Please also include any
income from disability, unemployment insurance, child support, alimony etc.

I THINK I AM ELIGIBLE FOR THE SUBSIDY. IF I SUBMIT AN INTEREST FORM, WILL I BE
GUARANTEED CHILD CARE FUNDING?

Because this is a new program, we do not yet know how many families will apply.
Submitting an eligibility form will NOT guarantee you receive child care
funding. There may be more families interested than we have funding to serve.
We will contact you by text and email if you are selected to complete a full
application by the end of September 2022.
‍
The selection process is NOT first-come, first-served. We will be using a
lottery system to make selections by the end of September. Eligible applicants
not selected in the first round will remain in the selection pool, and as spots
become available, will have regular opportunities for selection.

HOW CAN I RECEIVE PAYMENTS AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

There are four options for receiving payments:

*Physical checks are void after 90 days.
**Physical gift cards are void after 12 months.

IF I AM SELECTED BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO COMPLETE A FULL APPLICATION, WHEN
MIGHT I RECEIVE A SUBSIDY?

Those families selected in the first round will likely receive a subsidy that
can start November 1st. We will not pay for child care used before the subsidy
starts. If you use care before November 1st, you will be responsible for paying
for it.

IF I AM SELECTED, HOW MUCH FUNDING WILL I GET?

A selected family’s subsidy rate will be calculated by a number of factors,
including age of each child needing care, family income and household size. The
amount per child will be shared with the family after they have been selected to
fully enroll in the program.

Scholar Fund will pay the determined amount directly to the child care provider
on a monthly basis. Any part of the bill not covered by the Best Starts Subsidy
will be the responsibility of the family.

ARE THERE OTHER OPTIONS IF I AM NOT SELECTED FOR THE BEST STARTS FOR KIDS CHILD
CARE SUBSIDY?

Eligible applicants who are not invited to complete an application for the
subsidy will automatically remain in our selection pool. We anticipate spots
opening up over time so it will be possible to be selected months after filling
out the eligibility form. If you are not selected, we will send you a list of
other resources that may be able to support you with the cost of child care.

I DO NOT HAVE A COMPUTER OR ACCESS TO THE INTERNET. ARE THERE OTHER OPTIONS FOR
ME TO APPLY?

Text or call us at 206-208-6865 and someone can help you fill out the
application over the phone.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY HOUSEHOLD SUBMITS A DUPLICATE INTEREST FORM BY MISTAKE? ARE
WE DISQUALIFIED AS A RESULT?

If your household submits multiple eligibility forms by mistake, Scholar Fund
(Scholarship Junkies) will be able to identify that multiple applications from
the same household were submitted. You will not be disqualified.

IS THE INFORMATION I PROVIDE IN THE APPLICATION CONFIDENTIAL?

The nonprofit organization Scholar Fund is responsible for collecting the
personal information you submit in the eligibility form. Such information that
you provide is deemed confidential and will be protected accordingly. The
information you provide is yours, and you may make corrections to such data at
any time.

You can access Scholar Funds Privacy Policy here (English only).

IS MY INFORMATION SAFE?

Scholar Fund deploys appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures
to safeguard and secure the personal information you provide, including to help
prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use
of personal information. Further, Scholar Fund does not share personal
information with third parties except in limited circumstances as outlined in
the Scholar Fund Privacy Policy.

When appropriate, Scholar Fund only shares aggregate and anonymized information
with third parties so as not to include personally identifying information. For
example, Scholar Fund will submit periodic reports to the Best Starts for Kids
Child Care Subsidy Program, but such reports will only include your data at an
aggregate-level in de-identified format, including ZIP code of residence,
service outcomes, and demographic information.

Personal information will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill
the purposes for which it was collected, there is an ongoing legitimate purpose
to retain the data (such as contractual obligations or identity verification),
or to comply with legal or auditing requirements.

HOW WILL THE BEST STARTS FOR KIDS CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM PREVENT FRAUD?

In order to reduce fraud and avoid duplicates, Scholar Fund has developed
several mechanisms to screen and check applicants to spot discrepancies, which
includes a thorough application review process, spam filters, and address
verification. Scholar Fund personnel may also contact applicants via phone or
text if application issues are detected.

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the most important screen-reader requirements:

1. Screen-reader optimization: we run a process that learns the website’s
components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when
updating the website. In this process, we provide screen-readers with
meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide
accurate form labels; descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons,
search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs;
element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups), and others.

Additionally, the background process scans all of the website’s images. It
provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based
description as an ALT (alternate text) tag for images that are not
described. It will also extract texts embedded within the image using an OCR
(optical character recognition) technology. To turn on screen-reader
adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard
combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn
the Screen-reader mode on as soon as they enter the website.

These adjustments are compatible with popular screen readers such as JAWS,
NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack.

2. Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the
website’s HTML and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the
website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the
website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow
keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key,
navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill
them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.

Additionally, keyboard users will find content-skip menus available at any
time by clicking Alt+2, or as the first element of the site while navigating
with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by
moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, not allowing
the focus to drift outside.

Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F”
(forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.

Disability profiles supported on our website
* Epilepsy Safe Profile: this profile enables people with epilepsy to safely
use the website by eliminating the risk of seizures resulting from flashing
or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
* Vision Impaired Profile: this profile adjusts the website so that it is
accessible to the majority of visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight,
Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
* Cognitive Disability Profile: this profile provides various assistive
features to help users with cognitive disabilities such as Autism, Dyslexia,
CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements more easily.
* ADHD Friendly Profile: this profile significantly reduces distractions and
noise to help people with ADHD, and Neurodevelopmental disorders browse,
read, and focus on the essential elements more easily.
* Blind Users Profile (Screen-readers): this profile adjusts the website to be
compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A
screen-reader is installed on the blind user’s computer, and this site is
compatible with it.
* Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables
motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab,
Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M”
(menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to
jump to specific elements.

Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
1. Font adjustments – users can increase and decrease its size, change its
family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
2. Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as
light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color
schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds with over seven different coloring
options.
3. Animations – epileptic users can stop all running animations with the click
of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs,
and CSS flashing transitions.
4. Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize essential elements such
as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered
elements only.
5. Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other
issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the
entire website instantly.
6. Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine linked to Wikipedia and
Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of
phrases, initials, slang, and others.
7. Additional functions – we allow users to change cursor color and size, use a
printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.

Assistive technology and browser compatibility

We aim to support as many browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so
our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as
possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major
systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share, including Google
Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS, and NVDA
(screen readers), both for Windows and MAC users.

Notes, comments, and feedback

Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their
needs, there may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are
in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological
solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our
accessibility, adding, updating, improving its options and features, and
developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal
level of accessibility following technological advancements. If you wish to
contact the website’s owner, please use the website's form

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