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Subsidized child care in Huron County
Child care cost support for Huron County families
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Huron County Child Care Subsidy helps eligible families in Huron County cover child care costs through fee support. It applies to licensed child care centres, approved home child care and approved recreation programs for school-age children.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Licensed child care for children under 12.
- Approved home child care.
- Approved recreation programs for school-age children.
Documents Needed
- Last year’s income tax return
- Current Notice of Assessment or Canada Child Tax Benefit notice from the Canada Revenue Agency
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Parent(s) or legal guardian living in Huron County.
- Parent(s) or legal guardian of a child under 12 in licensed child care or approved home child care.
- Parent(s) or legal guardian of a school-age child enrolled in an approved recreation program.
- Parent(s) or legal guardian who is employed full or part time, in an educational or training program, in an employment assistance activity approved under Ontario Works, or the parent of a special needs child (medical, delays in development, social and emotional concerns) referred by a professional working with the family.
Who is not eligible
- Families outside Huron County.
- Applicants who do not meet the income-based eligibility requirements.
- Families not participating in an approved activity.
Eligible expenses
- Child care costs for licensed child care centres.
- Child care costs for approved home child care providers.
- Fees for approved recreation programs for school-age children.
Eligible geographic areas
- Huron County
Selection criteria
- Family net income.
- Participation in an approved activity.
- Child age and care setting.
- Special needs referrals supported by a professional.
How to apply
- Complete and submit an online application through OneHSN Childcare Connect.
- Provide information about you and your family on the application form once your account has been created.
- For child care fee subsidy applications, call Huron County Social & Property Services at 1-888-371-5718.
Processing and Agreement
- You will receive a notice every month reminding you to log in and ensure your information is correct and your applications reflect your needs.
- If you do not log in after 90 days, your account will be automatically disabled.
- The child care provider will contact you when a space becomes available.
Additional information
- You may apply to as many child care programs as you like.
- OneHSN Child Care Connect places the child’s application on the waitlist only and does not confirm a spot.
- The child care provider will contact you when a space becomes available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Subsidized child care in Huron County Program
What is the Subsidized child care in Huron County?
Huron County Child Care Subsidy helps eligible families in Huron County cover child care costs through fee support. It applies to licensed child care centres, approved home child care and approved recreation programs for school-age children.
Who is eligible for the Subsidized child care in Huron County program?
To be eligible for the Subsidized child care in Huron County program, you must:
Parent(s) or legal guardians living in Huron County
Child under 12 in licensed child care, approved home child care, or an approved recreation program
Approved activity and family net income requirements apply
What expenses are eligible under Subsidized child care in Huron County?
Licensed child care for children under 12.
Approved home child care.
Approved recreation programs for school-age children.
Who can I contact for more information about the Subsidized child care in Huron County?
You can contact Municipality of Huron East by email at childservices@huroncounty.ca or by phone at 1-888-371-5718.
Where is the Subsidized child care in Huron County available?
The Subsidized child care in Huron County program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Subsidized child care in Huron County a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Subsidized child care in Huron County is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Subsidized child care in Huron County?
Subsidized child care in Huron County is funded by Municipality of Huron East