Paying for Child Care

Subsidy Child Care Program  
The Child Care Subsidy program uses state and federal funds to provide subsidized child care services to eligible families. 
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The family must meet income eligibility requirements in order to be approved for services. The parent may be required to pay a parental fee (a portion of the cost of care). The parental fee is based on the family’s income unit and family size.
 
Subsidy services are based on eligibility, the need for child care, and the availability of funds.  A waiting list is formed once funds have been depleted.   (CURRENTLY IN PLACE)

To apply for Child Care Subsidy please call (336) 513-5561
For more information, please visit the DSS Child Care (Day Care) FAQs page.
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Other Financial Resources

Work First Family Assistance
 Work First, also known as TANF, provides support to help families overcome obstacles and become independent once again.  Qualifying families may receive:
  • Employment training
  • Monetary Work First benefits
  • Medicaid
  • child care services
  • food/nutrition services

Contact NC Care Line at 1-800-662-7030 for more information. 

Crisis Assistance
There are two parts of Emergency Assistance – Cash and Services.
  • The Cash part pays up to $300 once every two years (effective 5/1/99) to help families in an emergency pay overdue bills such as rent and utilities to include payments to prevent the immediate danger of eviction or foreclosure.
  • The Services part provides child protective services, counseling, treatment, family preservation, and other services.
Any person who resides in Alamance County, regardless of race, color, or national origin, who needs public assistance or services may apply by calling (336) 570-6532  

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally-funded program that provides for a one-time cash payment to help eligible families pay their heating bills. This payment is usually received in February of each year.  A household that applies must:
  • Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria
  • Meet an income test
  • Have reserves at or below $2,200
  • Be responsible for it's heating bills
 
Please contact Alamance County Department of Social Services at (336) 570-6532  

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)
The Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) is a Federally-funded provides assistance to low-income households that are in a heating or cooling related emergency.  

The maximum allowed benefit amount can be up to $600 per application, per crisis situation.   An eligible household may receive assistance more than one time during the State Fiscal Year(July through June).
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A household that applies must:
  • Have at least one U.S. Citizen or a noncitizen who meets certain eligibility criteria
  • Meet an income test
  • Be in a heating or cooling related emergency.
Please contact Alamance County Department of Social Services at (336) 570-6532  
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Tax Information

Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)
 The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit are available to qualified people who work.  If you qualify, this money is yours to claim.  Ask your employer for the proper tax forms or call 1-800-829-1040.  
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FREE tax help for families earning around $49,000 or less!   www.nwlc.org/our-blog/filing-free-finding-available-tax-preparation-services