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The
Child Care Information Services (CCIS) of Bucks County, also known as
Apple Child Care Services, is the subsidized child care agency for Bucks
County. Eligible parents can have their child care subsidized through
the CCIS/ Apple, made possible by a grant from the Department of Public
Welfare. Below is some information on the program, as well as information
on how to apply. |
Here's how
it works:
- Apply
to the program by calling 1-800-371-2109 and ask for an application.
We
will collect some information regarding family size and income from you
and let you know if you may be eligible.
- Fill
out the application and send it in. Once you receive an application,
you should fill it out in its entirety (in addition to the signed and
dated application, we ask for some other documents such as proof of employment
and any other income you may receive).
- We
will conduct and eligibility determination.
We will let you know if you are eligible within 30 days. We may request
additional documentation, depending on your situation.
- If
you are eligible, you get to choose whatever child care provider you
prefer. If you do not have one already or are unhappy with their
service, we can assist you in locating and selecting a QUALITY child
care provider that meets your needs.
- Wait
on the Waiting List. Occasionally, we may have to maintain a Waiting
List due to not having funds immediately available. As children leave
the program and funds become free, we will notify you on a first-come
first served basis.
- Pay
a co-payment in lieu of child care expenses. Once you come off the
Qiting List and are enrolled, you are assigned a weekly co-payment in
lieu of your child care expenses. The co-payment is paid each week to
that participating child care provider and Apple will pay an allowable
reimbursement rate, which, in most cases, is the remainder of the child
care payments. PLEASE NOTE: Some providers may charge more that what
Apple pays and as a result, you may be charged the difference by your
provider. It is best to ask your provider about these charges beforehand.
You should
note that we will not start paying until you are officially eligible and
are notified that payment will begin. We are not responsible for any child
care costs incurred prior to your eligibility or funds becoming available.
To be eligible for the subsidy program, you must:
- Have a
need for child care;
- Live in
Bucks County, Pennsylvania;
- Actively
work a minimum of 20 hours per week;
- Not exceed
certain income limits, based on the Federal
Poverty Income Guidelines.
More information
regarding eligibility requirements and regulations can be found
by clicking here.
You
can also download the Parent
Handbook, complete with instructions and frequently asked
questions.
Click here to download
a subsidized child care Apple application. NOTE!! You must have Adobe
Acrobat Reader to view.
Here are some frequently
asked questions about the subsidy program.
Additionally, we have some extra FAQ's
on our own site.
Click
here to get to our office, conveniently located in Central Bucks County!!
The CCIS of Bucks County/ Apple Child Care is located at:
CCIS of Bucks County/ Apple Child Care
70 W. Oakland Ave.
Suite 102
Doylestown, PA 18901
(800) 371-2109 (in Bucks County)
(215) 348-1283 (outside of Bucks County)
FAX: (215) 348-9397
Click here to contact through email
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
We also
have a satellite office inside the Bucks County Assistance Office at:
1200 New Rodgers Rd.
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 826-9095
FAX: (215) 826-9096
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 AM - 4:30
PM
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