Child Care Services
Fact Sheet
About Child Care Services
HCJFS Child Care Services partially covers the cost of child care for eligible low and moderate income families. Parents choose from a list of about 1,400 home providers and centers that have contracts with HCJFS.
The homes and centers are certified by Hamilton County or licensed by the state. This ensures that they meet health, safety and training standards. HCJFS inspects certified homes at least twice a year.
Who is eligible
Eligibility is based on gross income and family size. (See the Income Guidelines Fact Sheet for more information.)
· Parents must be working or in an approved work activity.
· Children must be under the age of 13 or if they have special needs under the age of 18.
· Other eligibility factors determine the amount of subsidy.
How to apply
In person at: (Appointments Required--Call 946-1800)
Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services222 East Central Pkwy., 4th Floor
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
By mail: Pick up an EZ-Intake application at the location above and follow the instructions. Or click here, print out, and follow the directions.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Hamilton County Department of Job & Family Services
Child Care Division, 4th Floor
222 East Central Pkwy.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Telephone: (513) 946-1800
FAX: (513) 946-2249
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