Child Care Subsidy

Assesses for eligibility for financial assistance in paying for childcare
Provides financial support for childcare to lower-income families participating in an approved activity in the form of a subsidy
Provides a listing for licensed family child care homes and early childhood programs for subsidized care
A waitlist currently exists for subsidized care

Apply in person at:
2100 Washington Boulevard, 1st Floor
Arlington, VA 22204

Call to schedule an appointment 703-228-1350
or apply online at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov

703-228-1350

Julie Powell

Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Completed application
Verification of residence
Verification of income
Verification of employment and/or school enrollment status
Verification of U.S citizenship or Alien status of child needing care

Arlington residents with low income who are working(part-time or full-time) or going to school
Children served must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens
Children served must be uder age 13 or under age 18 if child has Special Needs
Children must be age-appropriately immunized
Annual Income Limts

​ Annual Income Limits
​Household Size ​Maximum / Monthly Gross Income
​1 ​/ $1,872
​2 ​/ $2,538
​3 ​/ $3,204
​4 ​/ $3,870
​5 ​/ $4,536
​6 ​/ $5,202
​7 ​/ $5,868
​8 ​/ $6,534
​9 ​/ $7,200
​10 ​/ $7,866

Arlington County Resident

Yes

Co-pay required