To print out the application in English or Spanish, click here, and then click on Assistance Application.

 

If you plan to use a day care aide or relative care provider, you will need a different form.  To print out the Day Care Aide Provider application or the Relative Care Provider application, click here.

 

You may also qualify for the Women's Caring Program.  You can find an application at www.mi4c.org, under Parent Resources, by clicking Childcare Commitment Grants.

 

 

Tax Help

 

You may also qualify for various tax credits for child care expenses.  There are basically 3 types of Tax Credit programs that may help you:  Eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Child and Dependent Care Credit.  Be sure to ask your accountant about these programs and if you would qualify.  You may also call the IRS's toll free number, 800-829-3676, for information on these three Tax Credit programs and the forms needed to apply for them. You can also visit IRS’s website for information: http://www.irs.gov.

 

If you need free help in preparing tax returns, call the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site: 1-800-829-1040.

 

 

Help with Health/Medical Needs

 

There are a few resources that may help you with your child's medical needs.  Each program has its own list of qualifications.  Please contact them directly for more information:

 

MiChild:  1-888-988-6300 or www.michigan.gov/mdch

 

Meijer, Sanbourin's, Sam's Club & Walmart:

Free antibiotics and prescriptions with a doctor's script.

 

Medicaid Help Line:  Clients 800-642-3195

 

Midland County ESA: 989-631-5892

 

Parent Help Line:  800-942-4357

 

Midland County Health Department:

MOMS/Healthy Kids/MI Child:  832-6673

Crippled Children - State Services:        832-6673

Maternal Support Services:     832-6686

Public Health Nursing:       832-6686

Immunization Clinic:   832-6655

Vision Screening:      832-6673

Child Abuse & Neglect:    835-7040

 

 

For mental health services for persons of any age, from childhood through the various stages of adulthood, call Family & Children's Services at 631-5390. 

 

If you need additional services for your family, call the Great Start Regional Child Care Resource Center.  If we don't have the answer, we will try to find an answer for you.  We're here to help families.  (989) 492-7102

Financial Assistance:

Help Paying for Child Care

Do you qualify for financial assistance to help you pay the cost of child care?   The following links will take you to the Department of Human Services (formerly FIA) website where you can print out the application forms for Child Development and Care Assistance.  Your completed application should be taken to your local DHS office located at:

Midland County DHS

P.O. Box 1609

1509 Washington, Ste. A

Midland MI 48641 

Copyright 2009, Midland County ESA.  All rights reserved.  The Great Start Regional Child Care Resource Center  is funded in part by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) and other local sources.