Child Care User Subsidy

The Child Care User Subsidy provides financial assistance to help parents pay for child care costs while they work or go to school.

Parents may be eligible to receive a set amount for full or part-time care of children  under 12 years of age.

Who is the program for?

Northerners who:

·         Have at least one child under 12 years of age

·         Live in the NWT

·         Need at least 15 hours of child care per week

·         Are attending school or work outside the home (at the same time as a spouse, if applicable)

·         Have a need greater than the household income

How to Apply

An application form Child Care User Subsidy Application must be completed, and proof of age, total household income, and proof of child care costs must be provided to a local ECE Service Centre (link).