Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA)

How to Apply

Click on the link below to complete an application for the Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA) online.  Once the form is displayed, click next to each section and complete each section.  Sign the application, print and submit the WPA application by email to wpa@montgomerycountymd.gov.
 

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Documents to Bring

  • Proof of earned income such as pay stubs or letter from the employer.
  • Proof of all unearned income such as SSDI, veterans' benefits, or unemployment.
  • Proof of enrollment in vocational training or undergraduate school attendance.
  • Proof of identity such as driver's license, Maryland ID, or passport for parent(s) or guardians.
  • Proof of address such as apartment lease, driver's license, or utlity bills with current address.
  • Birth certificates--copy of birth certificate for all children in the household, or any other government issued identification.
  • Proof of child support--single parents must provide child support documentation or voluntary child support statements.
  • Copy of previous year's federal tax return.

Eligibility Requirements

You may qualify for the Working Parents Assistance Program if you:
  • Are a Montgomery County resident
  • Meet income guidelines
  • Are a parent of guardian of a child from birth to 13 years old (up to 19 years old if the child has a disability and needs care)
  • Are pursuing child support through the court, voluntarily or claim a good cause
  • Must be employed 25 hours or more per week or enrolled in a fulltime undergraduate/vocational program or combination of both
Note:  
  • Immigration status is not a requirement for parents or children to participate in the WPA program.
  • Your selected child care provider must be licensed by the State of Maryland.
  • For families where both parents live within the same household, both parents must meet all eligibility requirements.
 

Families who meet the following incoming categories may be eligible for the Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA):

Family Size Minimum Annual Income* Maximum Annual Income**
Family of 2  $61,223  $ 88,740
Family of 3  $75,628 $111,870
Family of 4  $90,034 $135,000
Family of 5 $104,439 $158,130
Family of 6 $118,844 $181,260
Family of 7 $121,545 $204,390
Family of 8 $124,246 $227,520
Family of 9 $126,947 $250,650
Family of 10 $129,648 $273,780
Family of 11 $132,349 $296,910
Family of 12 $135,050 $320,040
Updated Aug. 30, 2023

**WPA Maximum Annual Income - Teen parents and non-parent custodians on the Working Parents Assistance Program  (WPA) will have $5,000 deducted from their annual gross income for each child enrolled in child care;  if you applied for WPA subsidy and your income falls at or below the applicable minimum income, you must then apply for the State of Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (SCCSP).

 

Working Parents Assistance Program payments are made monthly based on the value of the vouchers. 

FAQ's

1.    What do I do with the voucher I received by email?
You will receive a voucher, covering a period of months, for each eligible child.  The voucher will contain the name of the child, the type of care required for that child, the months covered and the amount of the monthly subsidy the child will receive.  You will keep one copy and the provider will keep one copy. 

2.   What if I choose a provider that charges more than the subsidy amount on the voucher? 
The WPA Program will only pay the subsidy amount authorized on the voucher.  When selecting a provider, discuss all costs before enrollment.  The parent is responsible for paying all fees above or in addition to the cost of the child care subsidy voucher.

3.  How can the provider get a copy of the client's voucher if they do not have it?
Providers can send an email request to wpainvoices@montgomerycountymd.gov .

4.  Where does a provider go to submit the monthly invoice for payment? 
Visit our website to log in and submit an invoice.  If this is your first time logging in, you will be required to register and set up an account.

5.  When should a provider submit an invoice for payment?
Complete and return invoices no later than the close of business on the fifth day of the month, following the month that services were provided.

Additional Information

Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA)

Parents and child care providers with questions about the Montgomery County Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA), or who need to provide information to WPA for completion of the child care subsidy application processes, should use the following contact information:

  Parents Providers
Phone 240-777-1177 240-777-1177
InfoLink 240-777-1155 240-777-1155
Email wpa@montgomerycountymd.gov wpainvoices@montgomerycountymd.gov
Address 7300 Calhoun Place, Suite 700
Rockville, MD  20850

 
 
     


State of Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (SCCSP)

Families who meet the following income guidelines may be eligible for the SCCSP:

Family Size

Maximum Annual Income*

Family of 2

  $61,222

Family of 3

 $75,627

Family of 4

  $90,033

Family of 5

$104,438

Family of 6

 $118,843

Family of 7

 $121,544

Family of 8

 $124,245

Family of 9

 $126,946

Family of 10

 $129,647

Family of 11

 $132,348

Family of 12

 $135,049

 
Updated 7/12/22  
 

For questions about the State of Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program (SCCSP), formerly Purchase of Care (POC), please use the following contact information:

  Parents Providers
Phone 1-877-227-0125 1-877-227-0125
FAX 202-478-2102 202-478-5117
Email  CCSCentral2@maryland.gov CCSinvoices@maryland.gov
Address
CCS Central 2
P.O. Box 346031
Bethesda, MD  20827
CCS Central 2
P.O. Box 346022
Bethesda, MD  20827
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