Child Care Scholarships

for Eligible NH Families

The NH Child Care Scholarship Program helps eligible New Hampshire families pay for child care by providing direct payments to qualified early childhood and out-of-school time providers for children under the age of 13 years old (or under 18 years old if they have a disability).

You may be eligible for the NH Child Care Scholarship if you:

●      Receive Financial Assistance for Needy Families (FANF)

●      Are in the FANF work program

●      Are working or looking for work and meet the income guidelines

●      Are going to school and meet the income guidelines

⚠️ The eligibility requirements for NH families have expanded greatly this year…Check recently updated income eligibility levels to see if you qualify

👶🏻 A family of 3 may earn up to $95,000 and still qualify for help!!

❓ List of scholarship FAQ for families

3 options to apply:

●      💻 online –  nheasy.nh.gov

●      📞 by phone – 1-844-275-3447

●      📁 in person/completed form by mail – paper application link to 26 Whipple Street, Nashua.

Still have questions? Head to the NH Connections website

✴️ Do you need help navigating the Child Care Scholarship process or finding quality child care? Reach out to our partners at Child Care Aware of NH (603) 578-1386, ext. 2531 or toll free (855) 393-1731, ext. 2531

For more information about child care and family resources head to our Child Care and School page!