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DES now has a child care waiting list in place for most families applying to the program. Learn more about the waiting list on the Child Care Assistance page.
Non-Certified Relative Provider
For families approved for DES Child Care Assistance, choosing a Non-Certified Relative Provider (NCRP) gives your child the opportunity to be cared for by a relative in a familiar environment.
An NCRP must be related to the child, either by kinship or court order. The child’s family must also be approved for DES child care assistance benefits first, and then can put in a request for an NCRP with their child care eligibility specialist.
Examples of an NCRP’s relationship to the child includes:
- Grandparent or great grandparent
- Aunt/uncle
- Sibling (adult) not residing in the same household as the child.
Requirements
An NCRP applicant, among other requirements, must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be related to the child by kinship or court order (see examples of relationship above)
- Have a level 1 fingerprint clearance from the Arizona Department of Public Safety
- Pass background check
- Keep records of the child care provided for a minimum of five years
View the full NCRP requirements.
Contact Child Care Assistance
Once child care assistance is approved for a family, an application packet will be provided if an NCRP is desired. For further questions, please contact:
- Maricopa County and surrounding counties: (602) 771-9219
- Pima County and surrounding counties: (520) 638-2601
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Arizona State Resources
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable modification based on language or disability should submit a request as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the modification. The process for requesting a reasonable modification can be found at Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Modification