BASIC NEEDS
I need affordable childcare.
The national average cost of childcare is between $9,000 and $9,600 per year, but some states can be as high as $20,000 annually. Childcare expenses can be an intimidating burden for any family who are welcoming new babies or considering changes in employment due to the financial burden of childcare costs. Below, you will find options and ideas for how to address your childcare needs.
Women Deserve Better
http://www.womendeservebetter.com/
WomenDeserveBetter.com is a project of Feminists for Life that provides a holistic national guide filled with free and frugal resources, smart and creative solutions, and practical support that pregnant women, expectant fathers, and parents deserve.
You can find childcare tips and resources here: http://www.womendeservebetter.com/category/live/child-care
ChildcareCenter.us
Contact: https://childcarecenter.us/contact
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childcarecenter
ChildcareCenter.us is the foremost destination online for qualified, family-friendly childcare centers across the United States. We are the largest directory for childcare services in the nation, with over 250,000 childcare centers, home daycare providers, nannies, and babysitters to give you the best choices possible for your child’s care. Go to Childcarecenter.us to identify available providers in your state.
Care.Com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caredotcom
Care.com is the world’s largest online destination for care. We connect families with great caregivers and caring companies to help you be there for the ones you love. Care.com provides a database for caregivers (e.g. babysitters, nannies, daycare centers). On this website, parents can post the job (including descriptions of your needs for child care, age of your child, any special requirements). You can also search for caregivers in your area and review the profiles of potential caregivers.
Government Programs
Search Benefits.gov for “Child Care and Child Support” resources within your state under the category of “Family and Children Services.” You can filter your search based on your location.
Parenting Student Childcare Financial Assistance
If you are a parenting student, you may be eligible for childcare financial assistance offered through your school. Ask your financial aid office if they offer “CCAMPIS” (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) grants or other childcare financial assistance.