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Paying for Child Care

Child care is expensive and it can be a huge part of a family's budget. Maine has two ways to help families pay for child care-vouchers and contracted slots. Some employers in Maine also offer child care benefits to their employees. Click on the links below to find out more information.

• Learn more about The DHHS Child Care Voucher Program, including eligibility information.
• Learn more about Contracted Slots.
• Learn more about Employer sponsored child care assistance programs.
• Learn more about Child Care Tax Credits.
• Quality Certificate Child Care Providers - expand your income tax credit for child care expenses.

Family size	Maximum gross annual income to qualify for assistance (FY 08)
1	$25,274.44
2	$33,051.06
3	$40,827.78
4	$48,604.50
5	$56,381.22
6	$64,157.94
7	$65,616.08
8	$67,074.21
9	$68,532.35
10	$69,990.48

 

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