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You may call or visit your nearest CHILD CARE CONNECTION HAWAII (CCCH) office to request an application or down load a copy at the website and other details.

The Child Care Connection Hawaii (CCCH) subsidy programs use a sliding fee scale for families meeting the income eligibility requirements. The subsidy amount varies based on the family’s gross monthly income, family size, type and cost of care, and, for

Child Care Connection Hawaii Eligibility Requirements (general child care): -Child: Under 13 years, or between 13 to 18 years if the child cannot do self care and resides with their parent(s) or caretakers; -Parents or Caretakers: Must be employed, attending school, or participating in a job-training program. In two-parent families, BOTH parents/caretakers must be participating in any of the above activities; -Income limits by family size: Gross monthly income (before taxes and deductions) must not exceed 85% of the State Median Income for the family size. -A completed application along with supporting documents, such as birth certificates, income verification, and an intake interview are required before eligibility can be established and payment initiated. -Re-determinations for continued eligibility are conducted every 6 months. All child care providers, even if they are not licensed by DHS, need to have child abuse/neglect, adult perpetrator, and criminal history background checks completed