Financial Assistance

Supplemental Child Care Program

The Childcare Resources' Supplemental Child Care Program (SCCP) assists eligible parents with paying for the cost of child care. Based on a sliding scale related to family size and income, parents pay a portion of the cost of care and Childcare Resources pays a portion.

As of June 15, 2020 we are accepting applications from residents of Blount, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker Counties.

As each application is thoroughly reviewed and processed by our financial assistance coordinator, please allow up to 30 days from the date of your application submission to receive communication regarding your application status.

Eligibility Requirements

Definition of Family Size

A family consists of a parent/guardian, his/her spouse, and all
their dependent children under 18 years of age (related by
blood, marriage, adoption, or guardianship) who reside in the
same household.  

Determine Gross Annual Income

Gross income for all family members
(includes regular income, tips, commissions, SSI, SSA, etc.)

+

All dividend and interest income

+

All alimony payments

Eligibility Scale

Effective 10/01/2019

Initial Screening Application

Program Funders

Application Process

All applications are processed within 30 days of receipt.  A family will receive a letter notifying them regarding the status of their application.  The letter will indicate one of the following: 

• Family is eligible and placed on waiting list

• More information is being requested to determine if family is eligible

• Family is not eligible for assistance

Waiting List

Families are placed on the waiting list in the order their application was received, and as funding is available will be pulled accordingly to submit additional information.  A letter will be mailed requesting eligibility documentation. Families that meet eligibility guidelines will be invited to an interview to complete enrollment in the program.

Families currently enrolled in the SCCP are required to report any changes to their employment status, income, family size, etc. within ten (10) days from the first day the change occurs. Some changes may require additional paperwork, which will be provided to the family upon receipt of their SCCP Parent Change Form.