What is the Alternative Payment Program?
The Alternative Payment Program provides subsidies to pay for child care in a location of the parent’s choice while the parent or parents are working, in training, or seeking employment. These programs, administered by the California Department of Education and the California Department of Social Services, are state and federally funded. Coordination is handled by the State of California.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for child care subsidy, these conditions must be met:
- Parental income must not exceed the limits set by the California Department of Education.
- Parents must be working, enrolled in an accredited school or training program, seeking employment, incapacitated or homeless.
Maximum Monthly Gross Income Levels for Entry into Subsidized Care.
Effective July 1, 2021.
| Under $5,889 | Under $6,511 | Under $7,441 | Under $8,632 | Under $9,823 | Under $10,046 | Under $10,269 | Under $10,492 | Under $10,716 | Under $10,939 | Under $11,162 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Number of Family Members
A written referral from the appropriate legal, medical, or social service agency may establish eligibility under the following conditions:
- Children who are receiving child protective services
- Children who are at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation
How do I apply?
- If you are receiving public assistance in the form of a monthly cash aid grant, you may be eligible for CalWORKS child care services. You must contact your eligibility worker at Napa County Health and Human Services.
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- Complete our online application via the KinderWait website. Click Here to apply. If eligible, you will be placed on the list, and you will be notified when there is an opening in the program.
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- Come into our office and complete the application, and eligibility will be verified. If eligible, you will be placed on the list, and you will be notified when there is an opening in the program. Community Resources for Children is located at 3299 Claremont Way, Suite 1, Napa, CA 94558.
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- Call CRC at (707) 253-0376 x 113 if you wish to be placed on our Eligibility List. You will be sent an application. Once the application is received back in the office, eligibility will be verified. If eligible, you will be placed on the list, and you will be notified when there is an opening in the program.