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The Child Care Choice Voucher Program makes it possible for families who reside in Snohomish County with low incomes to access and/or maintain high-quality licensed child care while they:
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Who We Serve |
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In order to be eligible for the Child Care Choice Voucher Program, you must reside in Snohomish County; have an income which falls at or below 60% Snohomish County Area Median Income (AMI); and/or be unemployed, participating in employment, job seeking, and/or job training activities; and/or be enrolled in any of the following assistance programs:
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Program Process |
1. Complete an Intake
Complete a program intake with a Child Care Choice Navigator where you will report household information, demographics, and details about your individual situation to determine eligibility.
2. Locating Child Care
Navigators will send you a list of licensed child care providers in your area and accompany you on tours until you find a suitable child care that meets your family’s needs.
3. Issuing Vouchers
Once you find a suitable child care, Child Care Choice Navigators will issue tuition vouchers on your behalf with your child care program.
4. Monthly Check-In
Child Care Choice Navigators will check-in at least once a month (or more if needed) to confirm job-seeking, and check-in on situation changes (i.e. changes in budgeting, food assistance, utilities, etc.), and to confirm that the chosen child care is a good fit.
5. Exit Survey
You will complete an exit survey 30 days and 3 months after finishing the program to help determine if the Child Care Choice Program was helpful to you as you achieved your employment and financial goals.
Meet Our Child Care Choice Navigators |
Liz Steele | Child Care Choice Navigator, Snohomish County | (564) 565-0235
Prior to joining the Opportunity Council team, I spent over two decades in the early childhood education field in various roles, including center director. Over the course of my career in the early learning field, I found so much joy partnering with so many wonderful families. I am thrilled at this opportunity to continue to meet and help support families in our community. This role is the definition of rewarding work, and I’m grateful to be here! I have lived in Snohomish County my entire life and currently live in Lake Stevens with my husband, two young daughters, and feisty cat.
Chelsey Cragin | Child Care Choice Navigator, Snohomish County | (564) 565-0237
My passion for working with youth and in childcare settings started through my lived experiences as an at-risk youth struggling with mental health and substance-use. After becoming a teen mom, I began my own wellness journey- sparking my desire to help others persevere, overcome, and grow from life’s obstacles. Now, years later, I have worked in a variety of residential and community health settings as a Youth Counselor, Caregiver, and Case Manager. Through both my professional and lived experiences, I have become familiar with many resources and have been lucky enough to share these resources with my clients- helping them take advantage of all that is available to them so they can reach their full potential. In addition to being a Child Care Choice Navigator in Snohomish County, I work part-time at a crystal shop, enjoy nature, cooking and spending time with my family.
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