If you would like to pay relatives to care for your children, you may do so though the Kin Child Care program. Funding of up to $400 per month is available to eligible low- and middle-income families.

To be eligible for subsidy, you must be working, seeking work, attending post-secondary education, have a special need or have a child with a special need. The relative caregiver must not live in your home.

Eligibility for Kin Child Care funding is also based on:

• Total gross family income
• Reason for child care
• Minimum 50 hours of care required per month for children not yet attending Grade 1, or 25 hours of care for children attending Grades 1 to 6

For information about Kin Child Care subsidy, contact your local child and family services authority or download a brochure.