ASSISTANCE WITH CHILD DAY CARE COSTS

Local department of social service agencies can assist parents with the payment of day care fees as determined by a sliding fee scale, based on the availability of funding. All parents with income receiving sliding scale subsidy must contribute towards the cost of their child day care. Fees are calculated at 10% of the family's gross income. Income guidelines for eligibility in Charlotte County are outlined in the chart below.

Residents of Charlotte County may apply at the Virginia Workforce Center in Charlotte Court House for assistance with the payment of day care costs. Those outside Charlotte County can contact their local departments of social services to see if fee day care assistance is available in their locality.

Sliding Fee Scale for Child Day Care in Charlotte County

Maximum Monthly Income Level 6/1/2005– 5/31/2006
Family Size	Monthly Poverty Guidelines	Group I 150% of Poverty	Group II 160% of Poverty	Group III 185% of Poverty
1	$798	$1,197	$1,276	$1,476
2	$1,069	$1,604	$1,711	$1,978
3	$1,341	$2,012	$2,146	$2,481
4	$1,613	$2,419	$2,580	$2,984
5	$1,884	$2,827	$3,015	$3,486
6	$2,156	$3,234	$3,450	$3,989
7	$2,428	$3,642	$3,884	$4,491
8	$2,699	$4,049	$4,319	$4,994
For each additional person, add:	$272	$408	$435	$503

How to Apply for Assistance with Child Day Care Costs

Local Day Care Providers
Information on Child Day Care in Virginia