Child Care Payment Assistance - TN.gov
WEBParents applying for the Smart Steps program whose income is below the 85th percentile of State Median Income (which can be found on the Income Eligibility and Parent Co-Pay Fee Table using the 85.0% line that coincides with your household size) who have children six (6) weeks until kindergarten and who work, are enrolled in a post-secondary ...
Smart Steps Child Care Assistance Program - KidCentral TN
WEBThe Smart Steps Child Care Assistance Program is available to income-eligible working parents and parents pursuing post-secondary educational goals that have children ages six (6) weeks to kindergarten. Families that participate in Smart Steps are responsible for a portion of their child care costs or co-pay based on a sliding income scale.
Child Care Services - Tennessee State Government - TN.gov
WEBChild Care Services includes Child and Adult Care Licensing, Pre-Licensure, Child Care Payment Assistance (Smart Steps and the Child Care Certificate Program), and a list of other partner programs. DHS is committed to promoting early childhood environments that are safe, healthy, and educationally rich.
Child Care Certificate Program - TN.gov
WEBSmart Steps Child Care Payment Assistance is available to income eligible families who are working or enrolled in post-secondary education programs. Smart Steps was established to provide child care financial assistance to eligible families with children ages six (6) weeks until kindergarten.
Tenn. DHS launches new "Smart Steps" child care payment
WEBJun 27, 2016 · The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced the launch of a new child care payment assistance program called, Smart Steps, designed to address the needs of parents who...
DHS Launches New “Smart Steps” Child Care Assistance Payment …
WEBJun 29, 2016 · The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced the launch of a new child care payment assistance program called, Smart Steps, designed to address the needs of parents who are working or pursuing postsecondary educational goals leading to self-sufficiency.
Smart Steps program to expand child care assistance
WEBFeb 12, 2017 · Expansions have been announced for the Tennessee Department of Human Services’ Smart Steps program to help eligible parents who are working or going back to school afford the costs of child...
WEBAPPLICATION FOR CHILD CARE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE/SMART STEPS. Please review the following information prior to applying for child care through the Department of Human Services. Child Care through the State of Tennessee is …
Payment-Assistance Programs Help Working Parents With the …
WEBJun 28, 2018 · The Smart Steps payment assistance program was introduced in June 2016 under the Department of Human Services’ Child Care Certificate program, and requires parents to be employed or in school...
Additional Smart Steps Child Care Payment Assistance ... - TN.gov
WEBJan 17, 2017 · More than 2,900 families have signed up for the Smart Steps program since its launch in June 2016 on a first come first serve basis. TDHS is now offering 2,100 additional slots in order to reach families in need of …