subsidy

During the 2026 legislative session, SHB 2689 was passed which includes some changes to the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidy program. Changes include:

Many families living in Washington state qualify for free or low-cost child care, but they may not know about it. You can help by sharing information with parents, caregivers, and your community.

The Washington state Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) has put together a toolkit with ready-to-use materials that make spreading the word easy!