The Child Care Assistance Program subsidizes the cost of child care for families at or below 400% of the federal poverty level that are working, seeking employment, and/or in school in a job training program or searching for employment.īeginning May 1, 2022, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) will waive child care assistance copayments through Jfor any family that qualifies for the program. To learn more about becoming a Licensed / Registered home or center to provide child care please, click here. ECECD licensed child care provider or registered home provider.Proof of New Mexico residency, such as a lease/rental agreement or utility bill.Verification of birth for all applicant children.Documentation of Custody/Dependency, if applicable.
Documentation of Incapacitation, if applicable.School schedule, if applicable, for applicant and biological parent, step-parent, and/or legal guardian living in the household.Current proof of countable earned and unearned income for applicant and biological parent, step-parent, and/or legal guardian living in the household, if applicable.You will need to provide the following information when you apply for services: You may also call or visit a Child Care Services Bureau field office. For Child Care Assistance families are encouraged to apply online through Am I Eligible.
