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Family Benefits &
Child Care Help By State

Head Start, child care subsidies, child tax credits, FAFSA college aid and family support programs — find what is available for your family.

Head Start CCAP / Child Care Child Tax Credit FAFSA EITC
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Head Start Enrollment
$3,600
Max Child Tax Credit
50
States Covered
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Common Questions

Family & Children FAQ

What is Head Start and who qualifies?+
Free preschool for children under 5 from low-income families. Income limit is 100% FPL. Priority for homeless children, foster children, and families on TANF or SSI.
How do I apply for child care assistance?+
Apply through your state child care agency. Requirements: working or in school, child under 13, income below ~85% state median. Search [your state] child care assistance apply.
What is the Child Tax Credit in 2025?+
$2,000 per qualifying child under 17. Up to $1,700 is refundable. Must file taxes to claim. The EITC adds up to $7,830 for families with 3+ children.
Can immigrants claim child tax credits?+
U.S.-born children of immigrant parents can claim CTC and EITC regardless of the parent immigration status, as long as the child has an SSN.
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