{"id":17,"date":"2018-07-23T16:55:17","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T23:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kern.org\/cccc\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:32:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:32:22","slug":"child-care-payment-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kern.org\/community-connection-child-care\/for-parents\/child-care-payment-assistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Care Payment Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) requires submission of a child care application to determine need and eligibility for low-income eligible families. This program is funded by the California Department of Social Services. CAPP is a parental choice program. Parents may choose a licensed child care center, a licensed family child care provider, or a license-exempt provider like a family, friend, or neighbor. License-exempt providers must meet program requirements before approval is granted. Children 12 years of age and younger are eligible for child care services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is eligible for payment assistance?<\/strong><br \/>\nLow income parents and guardian\u2019s living in Kern County who meet at least one of the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"lists\">\n<li>Working<\/li>\n<li>Job Search<\/li>\n<li>Training for a job<\/li>\n<li>Going to School<\/li>\n<li>Homeless<\/li>\n<li>Incapacitated (with written verification by a legal or licensed qualified professional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To see if you qualify based on income <a href=\"https:\/\/kern.org\/community-connection-child-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/02\/Income-Ranking-Table-2025-26.pdf\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to review ranking levels.<\/p>\n<p>If you have already submitted an application and need to make updates or check on your eligibility, please call (661) 861-5351. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Payment assistance Application<\/strong><br \/>\nTo complete a Child Care Application <a href=\"https:\/\/elistkern.nohosoftware.com\/online\/Start\/Register\" class=\"btn btn-sm fs-sm btn-success\">CLICK HERE<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/kern.org\/community-connection-child-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/CCCC-ChildcareAPP_Eng_FINAL.pdf\" class=\"btn btn-sm fs-sm btn-primary\">DOWNLOAD<\/a> the application or you may pick up an application at any one of our offices.<\/p>\n<p>Para completar su applicacion en Espa\u00f1ol, <a href=\"https:\/\/elistkern.nohosoftware.com\/online\/Start\/Register\" class=\"btn btn-sm fs-sm btn-success\">OPRIME AQUI<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/kern.org\/community-connection-child-care\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/04\/CCCC-ChildcareAPP_Span_Final.pdf\" class=\"btn btn-sm fs-sm btn-primary\">DESCARGAR<\/a> oprime aqui<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re receiving cash aid, please inform your Department of Human Service Social Service worker that you need child care and they will refer you for services.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re currently not receiving cash aid, but have received it for yourself, with in the past two (2) years, please call (661)&nbsp;631-6864  and (661)&nbsp;631-6258 to determine eligibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) requires submission of a child care application to determine need and eligibility for low-income eligible families. 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