Providers Must Update Rates with DCYF by July 17, 2021
The Fair Start for Kids Act, signed by Gov. Inslee on May 7, increases subsidy base payment rates. The new subsidy rates take effect July 1, 2021, and can be found online at Working Connections Child Care. If your private pay rate is equal to or higher than the new subsidy rate, you do not need to update your rates.
Family Subsidy Copayments Waived for July, August, and September 2021
Dear Child Care Provider,
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is waiving child care copayments for families accessing subsidies for July, August, and September 2021. Notifications are being sent to families via postcard informing them of the waived copayments and that their copayments will begin again on Oct. 1, 2021.
Thank you for your continued support of children and their families.
If you have any questions, please call 1-844-626-8687.
