The Virginia Department of Social Services Child Care Subsidy Program is a tool for families to help directly cover the costs of child care. 

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This year, eligibility has been temporarily expanded to serve more of Virginia's families. 

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Am I Eligible to Receive Assistance?​

• Income does not exceed 85% of the state median income 

• the family includes at least one child who is five years old or younger and has not yet started kindergarten 

• the family meets all of the income and eligibility requirements of the program. 

• eligible for each child under the age of thirteen 

• can receive benefits for a period of 12 months or until the family's household income exceeds 85% of the state median income. 

• searching for a job 

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