Funding was approved at the Dennis May 2, 2023 Annual Town Meeting to pay the costs of funding and administering a childcare subsidy program for birth through 5‐year‐old children of Dennis residents to attend a state‐licensed childcare program.
Financial assistance will be provided for children who are born by August 31, 2023, and are not five years or older as of August 31, 2023. A subsidy in the form of direct payment to the provider for one child per household up to a maximum of $2,400 will be provided for eligible families who meet the income threshold of 150% Average Median Income.
Included are a Childcare Subsidy Program Overview, an Application Form, and a Required Documents List. The Application Form (PDF) includes questions to obtain information for verification of eligibility.