Child Care Subsidy Programs
The Child Care Subsidy Programs help families to pay for quality child care through either:
Go to the DSHS website for eligibility and application information.
ECEAP and Head Start Preschool Programs
Children in low-income households may qualify for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) or Head Start preschools.
Reporting possible child care subsidy fraud
If you suspect that a parent or a child care provider is misusing child care subsidy benefits, contact the Department of Social & Health Services' Office of Fraud and Accountability (OFA):
- OFA - Report Welfare Fraud in Washington State
- By mail: DSHS Welfare Fraud; P.O. Box 45817; Olympia, Washington 98504-5817
- Welfare Fraud Hotline: 1-800-562-6906
- FAX: (360) 664-0032, Attention: HOTLINE
When you report possible fraud, OFA will need specific information, such as names, phone numbers and other details in order to investigate the fraud allegation. You may make your report anonymously.
