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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]All families deserve to have access to the same opportunities. The Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) program is designed to ensure that low-income families in Indiana have equal access to child care and educational opportunities. Firefly Children and Family Alliance provides eligibility determination services for families accessing the CCDF program.<\/p>\n
For many Indiana families, access to high-quality child care is simply too expensive. Without the support of the CCDF program, many parents wouldn\u2019t have the opportunity to work or attend school. The CCDF program provides parents with the financial support to afford quality child care while they are working, attending training, or going to school.
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-1px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]To qualify for CCDF in Indiana, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]To qualify for CCDF in Indiana, a family\u2019s gross monthly income before taxes and any other deductions can\u2019t exceed 140% of the federal poverty level. The family can then remain on the program until its income exceeds 85% max of the Indiana median income guidelines by family size, which is determined by the state.<\/p>\n
Note that licensed foster parents who are seeking care for foster children and parents involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services don\u2019t have to meet the income guidelines outlined on this page for CCDF.
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) awards vouchers to four-year-olds from low-income families so they may have access to a high-quality Pre-K program the year before they begin kindergarten. Firefly Children and Family Alliance also helps administer the On My Way Pre-K program, which is designed to provide access to high-quality early education programs for four-year-old children from low-income families. Families who receive a voucher may use the voucher at any approved On My Way Pre-K program.<\/p>\n
Evidence has shown that children who participate in pre-kindergarten education programming are significantly better prepared in the areas of school readiness, language and literacy skills than peers who do not attend a pre-kindergarten education program.<\/p>\n
If your child will be age four by August 1st and your family meets program requirements, you can apply for Indiana\u2019s On My Way\u00a0Pre-K program. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Pre-Tax Monthly Income Limit (Effective 4\/5\/26)<\/em>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Check eligibility:
\nwww.onmywayprek.org<\/a>
\n317-545-5281<\/strong><\/a>
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\nA family cannot make over this amount monthly. This is figured on gross income before taxes and includes wages, SSI, TANF, unemployment and child support. Click below to expand.
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