Inclusive Birth to 3 Child Care Pilot – For Local Agencies The Inclusive Birth to 3 Child Care Pilot is a new DCF program. It supports the cost of child care for a limited number of children participating in the Department of Health Services’ (DHS) Birth to 3 Program. This initiative is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The funding is time-limited and runs from August 2022 through June 2024. Families participating in this program may receive up to 12 months of financial support towards the cost of care at their child care provider. Funds will be paid to the child care provider by DCF. Authorizations will be issued in Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, and Rock counties beginning in August 2022. On October 1, 2022, the program will expand statewide. Each child may receive an authorization for up to 12 months. No new children will be authorized after June 30, 2023. This program is not part of the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program and has different qualification requirements. The below frequently asked questions and answers support providers and agencies in their role in this program. For additional information see: Inclusive Birth to 3 Child Care Pilot Home Webpage for Providers Webpage for Parents Webpage for Birth to 3 Program Service Coordinators Download the Policy Document Trainings All trainings have been completed. Please contact DCFDECEBOPTraining@wisconsin.gov with any questions.
