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Help paying for child care
Apply now, even if there is a waiting list.
What to do now
- Apply online at desportal.az.gov, or call 1-833-947-6396.
- Choose a child care provider that works with DES.
- Bring your ID, your children’s documents, and proof of your job or school.
Who to call
DES Child Care1-833-947-6396
Bring these if you have them
- □ Your ID
- □ Your children’s citizenship or immigration papers
- □ Pay stub or school enrollment
- □ The name of a DES child care provider
What to say
“I need help paying for child care so I can [work / go to school]. How do I apply, and what do I need to bring?”
If the first door does not work
On the waiting list? Ask your case manager about child care scholarships and other help while you wait.