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A variety of subsidies and scholarships are available to help offset the cost of tuition. Here is a list of resources from the PATCH Website at http://www.patchhawaii.org/
State Department of Human Services
Contact PATCH at 839-1988 for more details on child care subsidies supported by the State Department of Human Services.
Arbor Child Care Connections is a federal subsidy program helping families pay for child care services. For more information call an office in your area. In Honolulu (Hawaii Kai - Halawa) call 356-5555,or in Waipahu (Aiea - Wahiawa to Waialua; Waipahu - Makaha) call 356-5577. Click here for Arbor Child Care Connections information.
Preschool Open Doors Program (POD) is a statewide early education and care project funded by the State of Hawaii. POD helps 3 and 4 year old children go to preschool by helping families pay preschool costs. For more information call our office on Oahu: 587-5254 and Neighbor Islands: 1-800-746-5620 (toll free). Click here for our Preschool Open Doors web page.
Alu Like Native Hawaiian Child Care Assistance Project
Phone: (808) 535-1300; Eligibility: Native Hawaiian children, there are also income requirements (please call for more information). Enrollment: Statewide, there are limited funds available. Click here for more information about Alu Like.
Pauahi Keiki Scholars Program by Kamehameha Schools
Services for children (3-4 yrs. old) of Native Hawaiian ancestry. Applications accepted January through April of each year. Contact: (808) 534-8080. Click here for more details about the Pauahi Keiki Scholars Program.
Employer/College Support
Some employers (or colleges, if you are a student) provide child care scholarships, discounts, or on-site child care at reduced rates.
Tax Credits and Assistance
Find out what tax programs you might be eligible for to assist you with your child care needs.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
You may be able to lower your taxes and even get up to several thousand dollars back if you qualify for the EITC. To qualify you must be working full or part-time and make less than a certain amount based upon family size. You don’t have to owe any taxes to get the EITC.
Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
If you have a child under 13 and owe federal income taxes, this tax credit can help cover a portion or all of the taxes you owe if you qualify.
Dependent Care Assistance Programs
Your employer may offer this program which allows you to have money taken out of your paycheck tax-free and put into a special account to be used for child care tuition reimbursement. The main purpose of this type of program is to lower the amount of taxes you have to pay during the year. However, you can’t claim any money you put into this account for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (described above). |
