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Support schemes available to help Donegal parents with childcare costs

written by Rachel McLaughlin October 5, 2016
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Parents across the county who are struggling with childcare costs could be eligible for a reduction if they qualify for support schemes.

The Donegal County Childcare Committee are encouraging parents in receipt of certain benefits or participating in a training or employment scheme to find out if they could benefit from either the Community Childcare Subvention programme (CCS) or the Training Employment Childcare programme (TEC). 

Am I eligible?

Those in receipt of or taking part in the following schemes could be eligible:

  • Social Welfare payment (e.g. back to education allowance/family income supplement, etc.)
  • Medical Card or GP visit card
  • Community Employment (CE) scheme
  • ETB/SOLAS training programme

A full list of eligibility requirements are available on the DCCC website: A Parent’s Guide to the National Funding Programmes 2015-2016.

Alternatively, parents can contact DCCC on 074 91 23442 and discuss their circumstances with a member of the team, who will advise on the programme most suitable to their needs.

How do I apply?

Parents can apply for the support schemes directly with their early childhood service. A full list of early childhood services is available from DCCC here: Childcare in Your Area.

How much discount will I get?

The discount available depends on the scheme parents may be eligible for and their personal circumstances. In some cases, parents may receive a 100% subsidy on their childcare costs from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

Contact info@donegalchildcare.com or call DCCC on 0749123442 for more information.

Support schemes available to help Donegal parents with childcare costs was last modified: October 5th, 2016 by Rachel McLaughlin
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