DSHS & Third Party Subsidy

Before and Afterschool-Age Care programs are licensed by Washington State DCYF (Dept, of Youth, Children and Families). The YMCA welcomes participants paid through Working Connections Child Care, DCYF, DSHS, or other 3rd party pay options. Find out more here.

You may qualify for Child Care subsidies. Find out if you qualify here: English Version | Spanish Version

How to apply for Child Care subsidy:

• Families can apply by contacting the Child Care Subsidy Contact Center at 1-844-626-8687 or online at www.WashingtonConnection.org
• DCYF gathers and reviews information to determine a family’s eligibility.
• Families will need to provide DCYF with the name and phone number of the child care provider. You do not have to have a provider before applying for child care subsidy.

Child Care program SSPS can be accessed here.