The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc., Child Care Development Fund, has child care subsidies available for American Indian/Alaska Native families in your community.
To receive services, parents must be employed, enrolled in educational courses, and/or participating in job training. The eligible child must be of American Indian/Alaska Native descent and be 12 years of age or younger. Parents can choose the type of child care that is best for their family, whether it is private in-home care, licensed child care services, tribally administered child care, or licensed home child care. Providers must be 21 years of age or older, meet CCDF Health & Safety Standards, and local county child care standards. For private in-home care, providers can only be grandparents of the eligible child, and must submit to fingerprinting and a thorough background check.
The following items are required to determine eligibility:
- Parent’s Identification
- Valid Driver’s License/I.D. Card
- Parent’s Income
- 4 paycheck stubs or letter from employer verifying employment
- Other Documents
- An official class schedule or official letter of enrollment, with proof of fees paid, is needed if attending educational courses, or proof of job training
- Children’s Birth Certificate
- **Birth Confirmation will only be accepted up to 4 months**
- Child's Immunization Records
- Immunizations must be current
- Proof of American Indian/Alaska Native Descent
- Tribal Enrollment Card, BIA Certificate; or proof of descent
- Media Release
The following forms are required in order to determine your child care subsidy:
- CCDF Application for Assistance (this form)
- W-9 Form from your childcare provider **must be signed in 2024**
- Child Care License (for any licensed provider)
Home Providers will also need to submit the following documents:
- Two Finger Printing Cards
- Child Care Emergency Contact Information Form
- Provider Health and Safety Self-Certification Form
- Criminal Background Check Release Form
All forms and documents must be completed and include authorized signatures in order to be reviewed for eligibility.
Applicants will receive written notification regarding their status. If you have any questions please call (775) 355-0600. Completed applications can also be mailed or dropped off to:
ITCN CCDF 10 State Street, 2nd Floor Reno, NV 89501