LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Changes are coming to Nevada’s Child Care and Development Program (CCDP), and some people may no longer be eligible.
The Nevada State Department of Welfare and Social Services announced that previous COVID-19 relief funding will expire Sept. 30, and the CCDP will return to pre-pandemic eligibility, co-payments and waitlist effective Oct. 1.
“The increase in federal funds released during the pandemic allowed the subsidy program to be extended to families who would not have been eligible pre-COVID, which kept kids in quality child care programs so their caregivers could work or attend school,” said Karissa Machado, Agency Manager for the program. “The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services understands how important affordable, quality child care is, and we know these changes will impact Nevada’s working families.”
Here are the changes that go into effect Oct. 1:
- The income eligibility for new applicants will be 41% of the state median income (SMI). DWSS said this means a family of four making up to $39,371 a year will qualify for assistance.
- Renewal applications will continue to be eligible for assistance if their income does not exceed 49% SMI, or a family of four making at or below $47,053 a year.
- A flat-rate co-pay based on income, ranging from $0 to $150 per month.
DWSS said income and eligibility will not be re-evaluated until the current certificate is due for renewal and all active certificates will be honored through their expiration date.
The CCDP will host a webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for more information for impacted families. More information can be found here.
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