Check if you qualify in Utah
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For a household of 3, the limit to apply in Utah is $4,118 a month (50% of state median income) and the limit to stay enrolled is $5,354 (65% of state median income).
This is an estimate based on gross monthly income and household size. It does not include copayments, waitlists, or other rules, and your state agency makes the final decision.
Utah Employment Support Child Care
Utah has long had some of the least accessible child care in the country and it’s becoming prohibitively expensive for many families. To address this, the Employment Support Child Care in Utah helps parents offset the cost of child care through income-based child care subsidies.
The subsidy amount is paid directly to providers and is based on the parent’s income, the age of the child, and the type of care provider.
Families pay a small co-payment based on income. However, families receiving Financial Employment Program cash assistance usually have their co-payment fully waived.
Who is eligible for child care assistance in Utah?
To be eligible for child care assistance in Utah, you must:
- Be a parent, foster parent, approved relative, or legal guardian of the child under age 13.
- Work at least 15 hours per week earning at least minimum wage. 1
- Meet income eligibility requirements.
- Need child care for employment or approved school or training activities.
What is the income limit for child care assistance in Utah?
A family is considered “income eligible ” when their gross monthly income is at or below 50% of the State Median Income (SMI) at the time of initial application. That’s about $4,118 per month for a family of three.
| Household Size | 50% SMIInitial Eligibility | 65% SMIRedetermination |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $3,334 | $4,334 |
| 3 | $4,118 | $5,354 |
| 4 | $4,903 | $6,374 |
| 5 | $5,687 | $7,393 |
| 6 | $6,472 | $8,413 |
| 7 | $6,619 | $8,604 |
| 8 | $6,766 | $8,796 |
How much is the copay for Employment Support Child Care in Utah?
Your copay depends on household size and income; some families pay nothing. You may also be responsible for the difference between the subsidy rate and your provider’s full tuition.2
How do I apply for child care assistance in Utah?
Families can apply for child care assistance online at Utah’s myCase . Once approved for Child Care, the payment is sent directly to the selected provider.
Utah Department of Workforce Services
Office of Child Care
(866) 435-7414
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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For two-parent households: one parent must work at least an average of 15 hours per week and the second parent must work at least an average of 30 hours per week. ↩
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Utah Department of Workforce Services, Table 4: Child Care Income Eligibility and Co-Payment , Eligibility Manual. ↩
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The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
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- Ada Hu