Del Norte Child Care Council Newsletter Articles

Need Help Paying for Child Care?
Find assistance through the
Centralized Eligibility List
(CEL)

What is the Centralized Eligibility List?
The Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) is a list of families in need of free or low cost child care in Del Norte County. Whether you are looking for center based child care, a family child care home, or your child care provider is a friend or relative, the CEL is your one stop to access all programs. All local child care and development programs in Del Norte County that receive funding from the California Department of Education will fill vacancies by pulling names from the CEL. By placing your family information on the CEL, you have the opportunity to access all publicly funded programs for which you qualify.

Who qualifies for free or low cost child care?
Your family may qualify for publicly funded child care if any of the following applies:

You Are:

Working
Looking for work
Enrolled in a school or training program
Have a medical incapacity
Homeless
Receiving child protective services
Received cash aid the last 24 months

You Have:

Children under the age of 13

Your Income:

Falls at or below 75% of the state median income

Family Size and Income Level
(as of fiscal year 06-07)
Amounts are GROSS MONTHLY income
before taxes and deductions (if applicable).

1 person - Up to $3386
2 persons - Up to $3386
3 persons - Up to $3628
4 persons - Up to $4031
5 persons - Up to $4676
6 persons - Up to $5321

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