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Program is ongoing/rolling — families apply and renew eligibility as needed; no fixed application deadline.
Child Care Financial Assistance Programs (CCFA) is a program from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) that funds subsidized child care costs for income-eligible Massachusetts families. The program helps working families, students in job training, and other qualifying caregivers access licensed child care and out-of-school time programs by covering a portion of their child care expenses.
Families pay a sliding-scale copayment based on income. Eligibility requires that parents or caregivers be working, attending school or job training, or meet other qualifying criteria established by EEC policy. Funding amounts vary based on program type, child age, and provider rates.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Families with children who need child care assistance; parents/caregivers must be working, in school/training, or meet other qualifying criteria per EEC policy. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (pays a portion of childcare expense) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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