Arizona DES Child Care Assistance helps eligible parents and guardians pay for childcare while working, attending school or participating in qualifying activities. Assistance is generally for children under 13, with program-specific exceptions. Most new applicants face a waiting list; families can review exemptions and apply through the A-to-Z Arizona portal.
Contact and service information
Resource type: Program/service
Service area: Statewide
Contact / intake: DES online eligibility and application instructions
Availability: Waitlist for most applicants