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Help for working parents
The Tennessee Department of Human Services has announced additional Smart Steps child care payment assistance opportunities across the state, for income eligible parents who are working, pursuing postsecondary education, or a combination of both. Families are often faced with the difficult task of juggling their household budget; work hours; and having a safe, reliable and enriching child care environment for their children. More than 2,900 families have signed up for the Smart Steps program since its launch in June, 2016 on a first come first serve basis. DHS is now offering 2,100 additional slots in order to reach families in need across the state. These new slots will be available effective February, 1. Participating children, aged six weeks to five years old are also enrolled in the Imagination Library. Families that participate in Smart Steps are responsible for a portion of their child care costs or co-pay based on a sliding income scale. As part of the program, children will be enrolled in quality, affordable, child care facilities . Smart Steps participants can choose from more than 2,400 DHS licensed child care facilities across the state. Applications are available at DHS county offices .
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