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AP (voucher) Program The Marin Child Care Council is a private, non-profit agency that has provided a variety of services to children and families in Marin County since 1979. The purpose of the Council is to serve the children and families of Marin County by offering resources, referrals, training and advocacy for quality child care. The Marin Child Care Council operates in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws governing non-profit organizations. The agency is governed by a Board of Directors who establish policy and set the direction for the agency. The Council refrains from religious instruction or worship, and operates on a non-discriminatory basis, giving equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political belief, mental or physical disability, veteran status or any other category that is prohibited by law. The agency welcomes the enrollment of children with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Marin Child Care Council understands the requirements of the ADA to make reasonable accommodations for such children and it implements those accommodations. The Marin Child Care Council’s Alternative Payment Program (APP) is operated through a contract with the Child Development Division of the California Department of Education. Th e program offers full or partial childcare subsidies to eligible families through a certificate vendor program. This program is designed to maximize parental choice in selecting childcare. Parents may select childcare services from licensed centers and preschools, licensed family daycare homes and license-exempt or in-home providers.

Program requirements In order to participate in the program, parents must be need and income eligible. Need categories include: employment, seeking employment, education/training and medical incapacity.

Income Limits Schedule of Income Ceilings for Child Care and Development Programs Family Size Monthly Income Yearly Income 1-2 $3518 $42,216 3 $3769 $45,228 4 $4188 $50,256 5 $4858 $58,296 6 $5528 $66,336 Call for further details

Remember: Program reminder: Please remember to call or email your case manager with any changes, including new school/childcare programs, changes/loss of employment or if your phone number has changed.