Financial Support for Child Care

Provides financial assistance for eligible families requiring child care.

Depending on circumstances, applicants may be put on existing waiting list. Wait times will vary according to a family's priority for service and the available funding.

Sites that offer this Service
City of Hamilton, Lister Block
Sunday:
Closed

Monday:
8:30-16:30

Tuesday:
8:30-16:30

Wednesday:
8:30-16:30

Thursday:
8:30-16:30

Friday:
8:30-16:30

Saturday:
Closed

Website: www.hamilton.ca

28 James St N
Hamilton, ON
L8R 1A1

Eligibility

Eligibility is based on income and reasons for needing child care. Applicants must live in Hamilton, and be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or have a valid Work Permit.

At least one of the following criteria must be met:

  • Working or attending school a minimum of 20 hours/week
  • Participating in an approved employment assistance activity through Ontario Works
  • Received approval through the child care referral process.

Child care provider must be on list of approved child care operators on the child care registry.  

All applicants must require child care within the next three months to be eligible to submit an application.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Complete the online application form.

Age Range
0 - 12 years
Last Full Update
March 7, 2024