The cost of care depends on several factors, including your child’s age, the type of care, and the location. There are several programs that can help make care more affordable. Some programs have income requirements, and some programs might be offered through local providers.
Child Care Assistance Program
Need help paying for child care? The Child Care Assistance Program helps families pay for child care. This makes child care more affordable for families as they work toward financial stability.
Head Start and Early Head Start
Head Start and Early Head Start are free programs for pregnant moms, babies, and young children up to age five. They help children from low-income families and children with disabilities build social skills and get ready for school.
Military and Department of Defense Fee Assistance Programs
Child Care Aware® of America works with the U.S. Military and Department of Defense to help their families through child care fee assistance programs.
Working Parents Child Care Relief Pilot Program
North Dakota is working to make child care more affordable and easier to find for working parents. By teaming up with businesses, we are helping more parents stay in the workforce and support their families.
The Working Parents Child Care Relief pilot is a new program where employers, the state, and parents all share the cost of child care. It’s a matching benefit that helps reduce what parents pay.
Learn More about the Working Parents Child Care Relief Program
Other Assistance
You may be able to receive help with more than just your child care needs. Other programs you may qualify for include health care, food support, housing and utility help.