If you live in the Fayetteville, Cumberland County area,
your family might qualify for financial assistance to help pay for child care!

Apply In Two Easy Steps!

Step #1 – Scan Application and Required Documents for Child Care Assistance*

Your Family Support Caseworker emailed you a fillable PDF along with the link to this page. Please complete, save, and scan the application along with the other required documents.

See the list of required documents below. Once you have them ready, you can scan them using your phone! We recommend these free apps if you don't already have one.

Android Scan App

iOS Scan App

Step #2 – Complete Contact Form and Upload Application and Documents for Full-Time Students

The Contact Form will allow you to upload all your documents in one place so they stay together with your application.

Required Documents* (full time student)

Proof of Child’s Date of Birth

We need a copy of the child's birth certificate (does NOT need to be a certified or official copy).

Proof of Residence

We require NC issued photo identification or NC driver's License.

Proof of Enrollment

If you are a High School Student:

  • Referral from your school counselor
  • Copy of class schedule
  • Copy of previous semester's grades

If you are a College Student or in a Training Program:

  • Referral letter from DSS
  • Proof of payment for classes/program
    • Financial Aid, Pell Award, and/or Scholarship Award letter
    • Cash Receipt
  • Copy of class/program schedule
  • Copy of previous semester's grades

Financial assistance is based upon available funding; as a result, we may maintain a waiting list. if you are placed on a waiting list, one of our caseworkers will contact you as funds become available.

Required Documents* (Part-time or job seeking)

Proof of Child’s Date of Birth

We need a copy of the child's birth certificate (does NOT need to be a certified or official copy).

Proof of Residence

We require NC issued photo identification or NC driver's License.

Proof of Employment or Job Seeking

You must include the following:

  • Referral letter from DSS
  • One of the following for proof of income:
    • Pay Stubs for a complete month (if paid weekly – submit 4 consecutive pay stubs; if paid twice a month – submit 2 consecutive pay stubs; if paid monthly – submit at least 1 full month’s pay stub), OR
    • Employer written statements signed by the employer (on letterhead, if available), OR
    • Employment Verification Form (Click to download)
  • Verification letter that you are receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (i.e., EBT, food stamps, etc.)

Required Documents* (Crisis)

Proof of Child’s Date of Birth

We need a copy of the child's birth certificate (does NOT need to be a certified or official copy).

Proof of Residence

We require NC issued photo identification or NC driver's License.

Proof of Crisis

You must have a referral letter from a community agency, documenting the crisis, on the organization's letterhead and signed by a representative of the organization.

Registration Fee*

Proof of Child’s Date of Birth

We need a copy of the child's birth certificate (does NOT need to be a certified or official copy).

Proof of Residence

We require NC issued photo identification or NC driver's License.

Registration Fee Payment

You must include the following:

  • Referral letter from DSS
  • Voucher from DSS

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How do I know if I might be eligible for Child Care Assistance?

Financial assistance may be available on a temporary basis to parents who:

  • Work part-time or are actively seeking employment
  • Attend school or an approved training program (must be attending full time)
  • May be experiencing a crisis (eligibility for assistance is determined on a case by case basis)
  • Has a child with documented developmental needs

For your family to qualify for financial assistance, you must:

  • Be a Cumberland County resident
  • Have a child under five years old (five years old cannot be enrolled in Kindergarten)
  • Meet income limits (income eligibility is based on 75% of state median income)  

If your family qualifies, you must:

    • Attend Tips on Choosing Quality Child Care, a free workshop provided by our staff