A caretaker who is engaged in employment, training, or education activities may be eligible for child care benefits. To become eligible for publicly funded child care, a family’s income must be below 142 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL). After that, families may remain eligible unless their income becomes greater than 300 percent of the FPL. Families can be eligible for all or part of their monthly child care expenses. Do you need help with child care while you work or go to school To apply you must: - Complete an application - Provide verification of income - Provide copies of school schedules, if you are a student - Provide verification of citizenship. This program is based on your income and family size. You choose your Child Care provider.