3-K Eligibility

3-K Extended Day/Year Programs

3-K Extended day/year programs provide early care and education services for up to 10 hours a day.

Eligibility is based on your family's income and needs. If you qualify and there is a seat available, your child can begin a program anytime during the year.

Your family may qualify for other 3-K extended day/year care if at least one of these categories applies to you:

    - You are enrolling a child who is in foster care
    - You are enrolling a child with an active Child Welfare case, preventive and/or protective
    - You receive public assistance and are compliant with HRA's work activities
    - Your family's income falls below a certain amount AND have an approved "reason for care":
    . You work 20+ hours per week
    . You are in an educational or vocational training program
    . You have been looking for work for up to 6 months
    . You live in temporary housing
    . You are attending services for domestic violence

These 3-K extended day/year programs are funded by the Federal Child Care and Development Block Grant. Because of the requirements of this Federal funding, you must provide proof that your child is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident or refugee to be eligible for these particular programs.

Documentation is only needed for the child in need of child care; you will not be asked for the immigration status of anyone else in your household, including your status. Documentation for the child in need of care can be one of the following:
- U.S. birth certificate,
- U.S. passport,
- Naturalization certificate,
- alien registration card (including permanent resident or green card) or
- Form FS-240 (report of birth abroad of a U.S. citizen).

All families with children turning 3 by December 31st must qualify for a voucher.

Voucher Options

Interested families can apply for a child care assistance voucher from the Administration for Children's Services (ACS). Child care assistance vouchers have the same eligibility requirements as extended day/year programs.

Voucher availability is dependent upon funding. Eligibility is based on your family's income and needs. If you qualify and there is a seat available, your child can begin a program anytime during the year.

For more Information: DOE Site

Please complete our online application to begin your enrollment process.