The Working Connections Child Care Program helps low income families pay for child care expenses while the adults are working, looking for work, or in an approved training program. This program is funded by state and federal funds, and is administered by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Eligibility is determined by income. To be eligible for the Working Connections Child Care Program, your income must be within certain guidelines. Call Working Connections Customer Service Center at 1-877-980-9180 or apply online for Working Connections Child Care Subsidies. Use the DSHS Trial Eligibility Calculator to determine your eligibility for the WCCC or other DSHS programs. If you think you qualify, apply online.

COPAYMENT
All Working Connections Child Care families are required to help pay for child care services with a co-payment. The co-payments will vary, with a minimum payment of $15.00 per family, each month. DSHS staff will determine the specific co-payment amount based on the family size and total income.

CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
If your child has special needs, you may qualify for an increased subsidy. For more information call your local Community Services Office.

QUESTIONS REGARDING A CURRENT WORKING CONNECTIONS CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
If you are having problems with your current WCCC subsidy call  1-877-980-9180

TO APPLY
You now have the ability to apply online for Working Connections Child Care Subsidies. First, use the DSHS Trial Eligibility Calculator to find out if you're eligible for the WCCC or other DSHS programs. If you think you are, you can apply online.

Call the information phone line to get information about eligibility and answers to other questions including:

• The status of the WCCC case (approved, denied, pending, or closed) and the effective date;
• What child care services, including the co-payment, are authorized for payment and the dates covered.

Contact your local child care resource & referral office to see if you are eligible for any local child care financial assistance programs .