DES now has a child care waiting list in place for most families applying to the program.
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.