Inclusive Child Care in Ohio
About Inclusive Child Care in Ohio
In October 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Children & Youth Director Kara Wente announced the creation of the Ohio Promote Resources, Opportunities, and Meaningful Inclusion through Support and Education (Ohio PROMISE) program. This new initiative is focused on increasing quality child care services for children who have developmental disabilities.*
The Ohio Department of Children & Youth offers financial assistance to eligible parents and guardians to help them with child care costs. Two opportunities available are:
Publicly Funded Child Care
Parents and guardians who are at or below 145% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) with child care costs.**
Inclusion Scholarship
Parents and guardians who are between 146%-200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and recently denied Public Funded Child Care. ***
* (October 13, 2023) Governor Announces Initiative to Better Support Ohio Children with Special Needs. Department of Children & Youth. https://childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-news/governor-announces-new-initiative-2
**The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (n.d.). Apply for Assistance. https://jfs.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/jfs/child-care/information-for-families/apply-for-assistance/apply-for-assistance
***The Ohio Department of Children & Youth (n.d.). Inclusion Scholarship. https://childrenandyouth.ohio.gov/for-families/apply/01-inclusion-scholarship
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