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Is there help paying for childcare?

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Many families qualify for state childcare assistance. A dependent care FSA and the federal child and dependent care tax credit can also lower costs.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

ChildCare.gov: find child carechildcare.gov
Head Start: find a programeclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov
IRS: child and dependent care creditirs.gov