Childcare

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit: Save Up to $2,100

Claim a federal tax credit for up to 35% of your childcare or dependent care expenses, reducing your tax bill by hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $2,100 (35% of $6,000 in expenses) Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: United States

Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS)

Federal program that supports campus-based child care services for low-income student parents in higher education.

Type: Grant Amount: Varies by institution; grants fund subsidized child care slots and support services Deadline: varies Location: United States

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) | Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

State subsidy that lowers the cost of child care for eligible Louisiana families working, in school, or in job training.

Amount: Varies by parish, provider type, and child age; covers most or all tuition Deadline: Rolling; applications processed year-round Location: United States - Louisiana

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Maryland Child Care Scholarships 2025: How to Cut Your Daycare Bill with This State Benefit

Child care in Maryland can easily rival a mortgage payment. If you’ve ever done the math on what you earn versus what you hand over for daycare, you know the sinking feeling: *Is this even worth working for?*

Amount: Covers a portion of child care tuition based on income and provider type Deadline: Applications accepted year-round Location: United States - Maryland