Child Care Financial Assistance Eligibility Calculator
Fill out this form to find out which types of financial assistance you qualify for.
Note: You must fill out a separate form for each child.
Child’s Date of Birth:
Family Size
Family Size includes the biological or adoptive parent(s) and child(ren) under age 18 that live in the same household. When the child(ren) is/are in the foster program, family size includes related child(ren) only.
Gross Estimated Family Total Income
Before Taxes
Income Type
$Enter all income earned in the month/year from all parents before anything is taken out for taxes or other deductions. Some common forms of income are wages (including self-employment), bonuses, commission and/or tips, child support, cash aid, workers compensation/disability insurance (SSA only), unemployment, and spousal support.
Monthly Annual
If you have received CalWORKs cash assistance in the last 2 years, please contact our office at (415) 343-3300 to inquire if you are eligible for immediate child care financial assistance.
Do you live in San Francisco?
Yes No
San Francisco Residency Exception?
Have you received financial assistance for care for this child in the past?
Yes No
In-person at 445 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.
Early Learning for All Early Learning For All is the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood’s Initiative to provide free or discounted early care and education to San Francisco families with children ages 0-5 at over 500 high-quality programs in their funded network.
State Voucher The California Department of Social Services offers payment vouchers for eligible families to attend their preferred early education program for children ages 0-5 and out of school time programs for children ages 6-13.
State Funded Centers The California Department of Education funds child development programs to offer free or reduced-cost child care/preschool.
In-person at 445 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.
More info: Early Learning for All provides financial assistance for child care and education to eligible San Francisco families who have children ages 0-5.
In-person at 445 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114.
More info: Early Learning for All provides financial assistance for child care and education to eligible San Francisco families who have children ages 0-5.
In-person at 170 Otis Street Service Center or at South East Workforce Development located at 1800 Oakdale Avenue Workforce Center in the second floor reception area. You do not need an appointment. In-person option may not be available due to COVID-19, please call-in advance.
More info: CalWORKs provides temporary assistance and support to families with (or expecting) children. CalWORKs recipients are eligible for a child care subsidy – along with cash assistance, food, employment assistance and health care coverage.
Apply directly at child care sites in the Preschool for All Network. Visit Children’s Council’s Child Care Finder and search for PFA sites by selecting the filter “Preschool for All”.
More info: Preschool for All offers free or reduced-price preschool to all 4-year-olds who live in San Francisco. Family income is not required.
Your child is not eligible for a subsidy
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If you have questions please contact our Child Care Resource and Referral Team at 415.343.3300 or rr@childrenscouncil.org.
