Apply for financial support to offset the costs of childcare.
- Website: https://des.az.gov/services/child-and-family/child-care/how-apply-for-child-care-assistance
- Location: Varies
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
- Eligibility requirements:
- Arizona residents with income ≤ 165% of the Federal Poverty Level and children under 12.
- Teen parents enrolled in high school, GED, ESOL, or remedial education programs
- Families in special situations (e.g., shelters or unable to care for children) are eligible.
- Cash Assistance recipients, grandparents, or those referred by TANF, DCS, or Tribal programs may qualify without income checks.
- Contact information:
- For general questions about DES Child Care, contact the main line at (602) 542-4248.
- Other contact ways: https://des.az.gov/services/child-and-family/child-care/contact-child-care