Child Care Alternative Payment Program
Provided by CHILDREN'S RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Descriptions
Provides struggling families financial assistance for child care. Is funded by the State of California. Reimburses the child care costs. A "need" must be identified such as;
- Work
- School
- Job seeking
- Another approved activity identified in the California Education Code
Eligibility
Santa Barbara County families who show a "need". A "need" could be identified as work, school, job seeking. Children who are at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation, receiving child protective services, homeless or incapacitated may also be eligible with referral from a licensed professional.
Application Process
-Apply for subsidized child care payment program by calling, visiting during program hours, or applying online. After applying, families will be placed on an eligibility list ranked by income and family size.
-If the family qualifies, must complete the enrollment process.
-Family chooses a child care provider.
-Provider is reimbursed on behalf of the family by Agency. The requested rate provided may not be the rate that is reimbursed.
Documents
Proof of income, Proof of Residency, Identification of adults in home, birth certificates for all children in home
Fees
Sliding scale
Service Areas
- Santa Barbara County
Phone
| (805) 963-6631 | Santa Barbara Office |
| (805) 925-7071 | Santa Maria Office |
Hours
Mon 8am - 5pm;
Tue 8am - 5pm;
Wed 8am - 5pm;
Thu 8am - 5pm;
Fri 8am - 5pm;
Website
Address
2861 Airpark Drive, Santa Maria, CA, 93455
Disabilities Access
Potential limitations to access - call for details
Address
2861 Airpark Drive, Santa Maria, CA, 93455
Listing Managed by: 211 Santa Barbara | Print Listing
Information last updated: 2025-05-17T00:00:00