The first step is to apply for child care assistance by filling out and returning the child care assistance application [PDF] in English and the application in Spanish [PDF]. Download the supplemental application packet here [PDF].
If you receive cash assistance through Colorado Works, your caseworker will help you determine if you qualify for child care assistance. You don’t need to apply again.
The income guidelines for 2021 (as of Oct. 1, 2021) are as follows:
Family size
|
Gross income at application/ redetermination
(225% FPL)
|
85% SMI
|
2
|
$3,266.25
|
$5,111.45 |
3
|
$4,117.50 |
$6,314.14 |
4
|
$4,968.75
|
$7,516.83 |
5
|
$5,820.00 |
$8,719.53 |
6
|
$6,671,25 |
$9,922.22 |
7
|
$7,522.50 |
$10,147.73 |
8
|
$8,373.75 |
$10,373.23 |
9
|
$9,225.00 |
$10,598.74 |
Additional |
$378.33 |
$225.51 |
If you'd like to submit a request for reduced fees, please fill out this form and submit it to your child care assistance caseworker.
Additionally, find the redetermination forms in Spanish and English.