Arkansas Child Care Assistance: $1.5 Million Will Be Allocated In The Program

An additional $1.5 million is allocated to the child care assistance program in Fayetteville, Arkansas. On February 9, the City Council has decided to bring the total allocation for the program to $2 million.

Preschool & Daycare of The Goddard School of Fayetteville [Photo: The Goddard School]

According to Gill, the City of Fayetteville began to accept applications in December 2022. This is for residents to be able to receive a one-year worth of financial assistance for child care. Reportedly, Fayetteville has already distributed applications to 298 residents since the program began. To date, 70 applications are already in the process of approval. In estimation, these applications total to an estimated cost of $840,000 for 90 children. In addition, 17 applications are also pending for approval. In estimation, these applications total to an estimated cost of $204,000 for 20 children.

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Who is eligible for the Child Care Assistance?

According to Ryburn, households that earn up to 80% of the median family income of Fayetteville can be eligible. Anyone who resides, works, or attends school in Fayetteville can also be eligible. Those who earn low to average incomes are eligible as well. There is no limit on the amount of financial assistance that can be provided to a family.

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