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Families impacted by the Maui fires may be able to get help paying for child care through a program whose applications are due Oct. 31.
The state Department of Human Services is making it easier to get the help and has established temporary rules to its Child Subsidy Program that set aside a number of usual requirements, meaning that significantly more families will be eligible for financial assistance, a news release said.
Now families will have no income cap for eligibility and do not need to be working or doing another activity like training or school, the news release added.
Additionally, the DHS co-payment will be waived. Once determined eligible, a family will have that financial assistance available for a full year.
The Child Care Subsidy Program provides financial assistance for families with children under 13 years old. Families may use the subsidies to pay for tuition at any licensed or registered child care program as well as for family, friend and neighbor caregivers who complete requirements such as a background check.
To apply, see bit.ly/mauichildcare.
For more information call (855) 643-1643 or email HawaiiCCSU@dhs.hawaii.gov.