Subsidized child care is child care paid for by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) through a grant to the Montour County Commissioners. We must follow state guidelines to determine who is eligible. Parents a copay based on family size and income.

Updated August 3, 2009 (Call for further eligibility requirements or questions: 570-275-3996)

1. Applicant must be working an average of 20 hours per week.  (If you are in an education or training program 10 hours of work and 10 hours of school can make up the 20 hour work requirement.)
2. The gross family income* from all sources is under:
   
   

   Family Size	Annual Income
   2	$29,140
   3	$36,620
   4	$44,100
   5	$51,580
   6	$59,060
   7	$66,540

   
   
   *To determine gross income, multiply weekly gross x 4.3 x 12 months.
3. To complete an application you can call 570-275-3996 or submit an application online by going to this website:  www.compass.state.pa.us