Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) helps eligible families pay for child care services for children under the age of 13 and children with disabilities up to the age of 18. Applicants may be required to pay a co-payment based on gross monthly income and family size.
How do I apply for Child Care?
Applying for Child Care is easy. No face-to-face interview is required. Once you are determined eligible, you only need to reapply once a year and report any changes to your case within 10 days. To get started, simply complete the Application for Child Care Benefits (JFS 01138) and submit it to FCDJFS by:
- Fax: (614) 233-2749
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail or In-Person: 1721 Northland Park Ave., Columbus OH 43229
In order for FCDJFS to process your completed application, you need to provide the following information:
- The name and address of a licensed child care provider/program of your choice
- Copies of citizenship or Qualified Alien status verification for each child needing care (i.e. copy of a birth certificate or I9 immigration form)
- Proof of employment showing the past 30 days of income and/or
- Proof of enrollment in an approved school or training activity
- Proof of household size
- You may be asked to verify physical custody of your child(ren) (i.e. custody papers, school verification)
Applications are processed in the order they are received, once all necessary verification has been provided.
What are the income limits to qualify for PFCC?
Financial eligibility is based on your family’s gross monthly income and family size. Gross monthly household income is defined as your income before taxes, which includes employment income, child support, cash assistance, social security, disability, etc.
- Household income:
- New Applicants – The gross monthly household income for your family size must be equal to or less than 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
- Existing Recipients – The gross monthly household income for your family size must be equal to or less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to maintain ongoing eligibility for Child Care.
Please find below a brief outline of the Income Eligibility Standards:
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Family Size
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2020 Federal Poverty Level (100%)
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Maximum Income Limit for Initial Eligibility (130%)
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Maximum Income Limit for Ongoing Eligibility (300%)
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2
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$1,437
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$1,868
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$4,310
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3
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$1,810
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$2,353
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$5,430
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4
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$2,183
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$2,838
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$6,550
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5
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$2,557
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$3,324
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$7,670
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