Is your family looking for help paying for child care? Our Future Learning Center knows this process well, and we accept full-time vouchers at all of our locations!
How to apply
Massachusetts families get a child care voucher by applying for Child Care Financial Assistance (CCFA). Since May 2026, applications go through the state’s online portal, MyChildCareMA, which uses a MyMassGov account. Start at childcare.mass.gov/families.
- Create your MyMassGov account and log in.
- Complete every step of the application and answer all questions about your family.
- Verify your information. You’ll be asked for proof of identity, residency, and your current gross household income. Someone may reach out to confirm your information is complete and accurate.
- Wait for a funding offer. If funding isn’t available right away, don’t fret! You’ll be placed on the state’s centralized waitlist, and offers go out in order of application date. That’s why starting early matters.
Prefer to apply by phone? Mass 211 can help: call 2-1-1 and choose extension 23.
Who qualifies?
Eligibility is based on your family size, total household income, and your family’s service need, such as work, school, or job training.
Can I skip the waitlist?
Families with an open case with the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) or the Department of Children and Families (DCF) may be able to get a child care referral without waiting. Ask your DTA caseworker or DCF social worker.
After you get your voucher
Vouchers are typically authorized for 12 months, then renewed through the agency that manages yours. See How to renew your Massachusetts child care voucher.
Did your family just receive a voucher? Give us a call! We’ll help you find the right daycare or preschool spot for your child.
