Virginia Department of Social Services
Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program is available in Richmond, VA.
Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program provides financial assistance to low-income working families to help cover child care costs. Families may choose any legally operating child care provider in Virginia. Subsidy rates vary by region. The program prioritizes families at risk of abuse/neglect, homeless families, and children receiving protective services.
Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment
Verified against Virginia Department of Social Services's official page on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
In Richmond, VA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Richmond, VA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programApply directly with Virginia Department of Social Services using the official program link on this page or call 1-800-552-3431. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
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