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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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According to the current listing, 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Child Care Financial Assistance Programs (CCFA) is funded by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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