Apply for Child Care Financial Assistance online
MyChildCareMA is a portal where families can apply for child care benefits via MyMassGov.
Already on the waitlist? Your case has moved to MyChildCareMA. Access the Family Portal by creating or logging in to a MyMassGov account with the email from your case.
The details
What is Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA)?
Child Care Financial Assistance, also known as child care benefits, helps eligible families enroll in and pay for their child care and/or out-of-school time programs. Based on your family size and income, this can cover part or all of your child care costs. Learn about child care benefits.
How to apply online
Please create or log in to your personal MyMassGov account to use the Family Portal. The portal allows you to apply for benefits, check on your status, read notices, and upload documents. If funding for child care isn’t immediately available, you will apply to join the waitlist.
Already receiving benefits? You do not need to do anything at this time. If you have questions about managing your benefits, please contact your Provider or local CCRR agency.
Applying for child care benefits
Get an overview of the benefits process. If you need help applying, please call Mass211 at 877-211-6277.
Complete your application
After you apply, we’ll call you to discuss next steps. An interpreter will be provided if you need one.
Verify your eligibility for the waitlist
Upload documents to show you are eligible to join the waitlist. Am I eligible for child care?
Wait for funding
If you are eligible, you may be placed on the waitlist until funding is available. How long will this take?
Verify your eligibility for benefits
When funding is available, we’ll review your documents again to make sure you are still eligible.
Get child care benefits
If you are eligible, you’ll be approved for child care benefits for 12 months.
Find a child care provider
Search for and enroll in child care that meets your family’s needs.
Are you a Family Access Administrator (FAA)?
Mass211, Contracted Providers, CCRRs, and EEC staff can use the MyChildCareMA Admin Portal. The Admin Portal allows FAAs to process applications and send messages to families.
Need support?
If you would like to speak with a family admin about your case, please call Mass211 at 877-211-6277. We're here to support you.