Reminder: Working Connections Child Care Provider Rate Increases Effective July 2024

Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) provider rates increases went into effect on July 1, 2024. Increases are in effect for licensed family homes, centers, and Family, Friends, and Neighbor child care. Rates can be found at the Getting Help Paying for Child Care webpage.

• The Non-Standard Hours Bonus (NSHB) for licensed family homes and centers will increase to $150 per month. Licensed Family Home Subsidy Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2024 (govdelivery.com)
• The Infant Enhanced Rate for licensed family homes and centers will increase to $300 per month. Licensed Family Home Subsidy Rate Increase Effective July 1, 2024 (govdelivery.com)

Child Care Center Subsidy Rates Increase Beginning July 1, 2024 (govdelivery.com)

• The hourly rate for Family, Friends, and Neighbor providers will increase to $4 per child, per hour. FFN Child Care Providers - Rate Increase to $4 Per Hour (govdelivery.com)

July 2024 invoices will reflect these changes.

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-394-4571, or email providerhelp@dcyf.wa.gov.