CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE FORMS & DOCS

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Kawerak, Inc.
    504 Seppala Drive
    P.O. Box 948
    Nome, AK 99762
  • 1st Floor Ublugiaq Building.
  • 907.443.4358
  • intake@kawerak.org

 Child Care Assistance

The Kawerak Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible Alaska Native families who are working, attending job training or school, subsisting or seeking work who are in need child care services.

The goal of Kawerak Child Care Services is to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of childcare for our families.

Apply for Kawerak Child Care Assistance
Apply for State Child Care Assistance

  • Alaska Native or American Indian
  • Enrolled or soon to be enrolled in a Tribe
  • Be a resident within the region for at least the past 3 months
  • Under the age of 13
  • Under the age of 19 with a disability

Parents or guardians must be actively engaged in one of the following activities 20 more hours a week:

  • Working
  • Attending school
  • Attending job training
  • Subsistence activities
  • Job search

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE INCOME REQUIREMENT
 

All Families Residing in the Nome Service Area Seeking Assistance – the table lists the maximum gross monthly income guidelines for each family size:

Family Size
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Max. Income
$8, 508
$9,686
$10,865
$12,043
$13,222
$13,443
$13,663

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE INCOME REQUIREMENT
 

All families seeking State of Alaska Child Care Assistance* – The following table lists the monthly gross income guidelines to determine State subsidy eligibility:

Family Size
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Max. Income
$4,825
$5,960
$7,095
$8,230
$9,365
$9,365
$9,791
Please note*: Tribally Approved Relative Provider Care is not eligible for State Child Care Assistance.

  1. Complete and sign the Kawerak Child Care Services Application
  2. Complete the Kawerak Education, Employment, and Supportive Services Intake Form
  3. A copy of your government issued photo identification
  4. Verification of tribal enrollment and Bering Strait residency for each child you are requesting child care services for
  5. Proof of all income (last 2 pay stubs) received by the parent/legal guardian on the application. If newly employed or volunteering, an employee verification form. If self-employed, submit a 1040 income tax statement.
  6. Immunization records for each child receiving State licensed child care
  7. If determined eligible, a complete State of Alaska Child Care Assistance Application
  8. An acceptance or denial letter from the LeeShore Center Child Care Assistance Office, if required by Kawerak
  9. If applicable, proof of child custody (this can be a court order, affidavit, or statement)
  10. If applicable, proof of any child support you are legally obligated to pay and are paying
  11. If applicable, a copy of your current or future school schedule including the school name and classes you are registered to attend / if attending high school, include the school name and hours
  12. If applicable, proof of current or future college financial aid/account summary by semester if attending an institution within the State of Alaska
  13. If applicable, care provided in your own home requires compliance with a Tribally Approved Background Check on any adult 18 years or older residing in the home

Child Care Options

Searching for child care can be a difficult task. We can help you find a provider for your children. There are four different types of child care providers you can use, see the tabs below to explore your options.

Center-based and Group Home Care – Care provided by State Licensed Providers who is licensed by the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office. Center Based Care may be provided for 13 or more children. Group Home Care may be provided for 12 or less children.

Family Home Child Care– One or more individuals caring for children in a private residence that is are licensed by the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office. Care may be provided to no more than eight (8) children under the age of 13.

Tribally Approved Relative Care– A relative who provides care in their home or in the child(ren)s own home. Tribally Approved Relative Providers may care for no more than a total of five (5) children under the age of 13, including the provider’s own children. Relatives are Grand parents, Great Grantparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Siblings living in a separate residence. If you are seeking Tribally Approved Relative Provider care and your child is enrolled with Nome Eskimo Community please contact the tribe directly for services.

Apply for Child Care Assistance

To apply for child care assistance please download our application. If you need assistance, please contact Kawerak Child Care Services at 907.443.4358.

 Child Care Assistance

The Kawerak Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible Alaska Native families who are working, attending job training or school, subsisting or seeking work who are in need child care services.

The goal of Kawerak Child Care Services is to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of childcare for our families.

Apply for Kawerak Child Care Assistance
Apply for State Child Care Assistance

  • Alaska Native or American Indian
  • Enrolled or soon to be enrolled in a Tribe
  • Be a resident within the region for at least the past 3 months
  • Under the age of 13
  • Under the age of 19 with a disability

Parents or guardians must be actively engaged in one of the following activities 20 more hours a week:

  • Working
  • Attending school
  • Attending job training
  • Subsistence activities
  • Job search

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE INCOME REQUIREMENT
 

All Families Residing in the Nome Service Area Seeking Assistance – the table lists the maximum gross monthly income guidelines for each family size:

Family Size
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Max. Income
$8, 508
$9,686
$10,865
$12,043
$13,222
$13,443
$13,663

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE INCOME REQUIREMENT
 

All families seeking State of Alaska Child Care Assistance* – The following table lists the monthly gross income guidelines to determine State subsidy eligibility:

Family Size
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Max. Income
$4,825
$5,960
$7,095
$8,230
$9,365
$9,365
$9,791
Please note*: Tribally Approved Relative Provider Care is not eligible for State Child Care Assistance.

  1. Complete and sign the Kawerak Child Care Services Application
  2. Complete the Kawerak Education, Employment, and Supportive Services Intake Form
  3. A copy of your government issued photo identification
  4. Verification of tribal enrollment and Bering Strait residency for each child you are requesting child care services for
  5. Proof of all income (last 2 pay stubs) received by the parent/legal guardian on the application. If newly employed or volunteering, an employee verification form. If self-employed, submit a 1040 income tax statement.
  6. Immunization records for each child receiving State licensed child care
  7. If determined eligible, a complete State of Alaska Child Care Assistance Application
  8. An acceptance or denial letter from the LeeShore Center Child Care Assistance Office, if required by Kawerak
  9. If applicable, proof of child custody (this can be a court order, affidavit, or statement)
  10. If applicable, proof of any child support you are legally obligated to pay and are paying
  11. If applicable, a copy of your current or future school schedule including the school name and classes you are registered to attend / if attending high school, include the school name and hours
  12. If applicable, proof of current or future college financial aid/account summary by semester if attending an institution within the State of Alaska
  13. If applicable, care provided in your own home requires compliance with a Tribally Approved Background Check on any adult 18 years or older residing in the home

Child Care Options

Searching for child care can be a difficult task. We can help you find a provider for your children. There are four different types of child care providers you can use, see the tabs below to explore your options.

Center-based and Group Home Care – Care provided by State Licensed Providers who is licensed by the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office. Center Based Care may be provided for 13 or more children. Group Home Care may be provided for 12 or less children.

Family Home Child Care– One or more individuals caring for children in a private residence that is are licensed by the State of Alaska Child Care Program Office. Care may be provided to no more than eight (8) children under the age of 13.

Tribally Approved Relative Care– A relative who provides care in their home or in the child(ren)s own home. Tribally Approved Relative Providers may care for no more than a total of five (5) children under the age of 13, including the provider’s own children. Relatives are Grand parents, Great Grantparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Siblings living in a separate residence. If you are seeking Tribally Approved Relative Provider care and your child is enrolled with Nome Eskimo Community please contact the tribe directly for services.

Apply for Child Care Assistance

To apply for child care assistance please download our application. If you need assistance, please contact Kawerak Child Care Services at 907.443.4358.

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE FORMS & DOCS

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Kawerak, Inc.
    P.O. Box 948
    Nome, AK 99762
  • 907.443.4358
  • intake@kawerak.org