Family Childcare Scholarships

Choosing a childcare program is one of the most important early decisions you’ll make for your child. This Childcare Guide can help you with that decision.

The ongoing Family Childcare Scholarship Program provides childcare scholarships to qualifying families residing in Forsyth County. Eligibility is based on 200% FPL income guidelines. Childcare scholarships are available for children from birth through the start of kindergarten. 

The application for the Family Childcare Scholarship Program is on the SchoolMint platform. Parents will need to choose the 2025-26 application. If you have not created an account for SchoolMint you must first create your account and follow the guided steps. 

Parent requirements are as follows:

·         Working 25 hours per week,

·         Attending school full-time, Or

·         A combination of working and attending school for a total of 25 hours per week.

Documents needed for applications:

·         Birth certificate or mother’s verification of facts form from hospital

·         One month of most recent paystubs or wage verification form available in application

·         Parent’s school schedule showing semester hours, if applicable

·         If you receive court ordered child support, three-six month print out from child support agency, if applicable

·         If you receive voluntary child support please provide a letter signed by both parents indicating the amount received monthly

If Dual Subsidies can be of service to you or your family, please contact us via email, and we would love to work with you.

For further information, please reach out to [email protected].