Whether you’re a parent interested in getting back to work, or hoping to enter the workforce, Action for Children is here to help you in your search for dependable, affordable child care. We are offering child care scholarships* of up to $9,000 each for children ages birth to kindergarten attending a licensed Franklin County child care program to:
We’re excited to share that the application for this year’s Child Care Affordability Scholarships are now open. Learn more below!
Watch this informational session about the 2025 Childcare Affordability Scholarship to discover the latest updates to the scholarship process, learn about the new parent and provider pledges, and explore how our social community platform, RISE Circle, can support you.
Scholarships are available for families, including foster families, who are not currently receiving Public Funded Child Care (PFCC), the Child Care Choice Voucher, or other funding sources*. Families must also have a total household income of 145% – 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. The chart below is available to determine income eligibility.
Scholarships are available for families, including foster families, who are not currently receiving Public Funded Child Care (PFCC), the Child Care Choice Voucher, or other funding sources*. Families must also have a total household income of 145% – 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. The chart below is available to determine income eligibility.
A completed Scholarship Attendance/Enrollment Confirmation Form is required for all scholarship applicants. This form includes an attendance section followed by an enrollment section (both completed by the child care program) and ends with an enrollment section to be completed by the primary caregiver. Parents will receive a link via email to complete their portion of the form once the child care program has completed their portion. Watch the tutorial to learn how to complete the parent portion of the form!
We can help connect you with a program that meets your family’s needs!
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Franklin County RISE is funded by the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and administered by Future Ready Five and Action for Children. If you are in need of interpreting services, please contact us at RISEHelp@actionforchildren.org to schedule a time.
