Township Before/After School Childcare Scholarship Program Begins

Winnetka, IL- New Trier Township is accepting applications for their Before/After school childcare scholarship program now through Aug. 9 . Parents and guardians that wish to apply for Before/After School financial relief are encouraged to complete an application that can be found on the Township’s website Before/After School Care Application

To be considered, parents must be employed or in school on a full or part-time basis and meet income eligibility guidelines. Please note that New Trier Township does not enroll the child (ren) in programs. Parents or guardians must enroll the pupil in a Before/After school program of choice prior to the submission of an application for a scholarship. If proof of enrollment is not supplied, the applicant will be asked to complete the Before/After school enrollment and secure documentation before a scholarship application can be considered.

Documentation required includes:
• Copies of a 2017 or 2018 income tax return,
• Two paycheck stubs for each parent within the last 30 days
• Proof of residency (current lease, letter signed by property owner or utility bill)
• Verification of child’s enrollment in a program
• Current fee sheet from provider and provider license number

Providers are paid directly by New Trier Township. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for any program balances not covered by the scholarship. The before/after school scholarship application can be found on our website. Simply visit Resident Services, then, Financial Assistance and on to Child Care, where a downloadable PDF form is available.

Licensed providers are defined as:
• Accredited Kindergarten or Preschool Programs
• School or Park District Affiliated Programs
• State Licensed Day Care Providers

Eligibility requirements include:
• Lawful custody of a child age 13 (entering 8th grade) or under receiving care in a licensed facility
• Residency of New Trier Township
• Full or part-time employment, enrollment in job training and/or attendance at a school program
For more information about the Township’s Before/After School application process, please phone Jeanne Winsted Rosser at (847) 446-8201

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About New Trier Township
New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well- being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves the 56,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.com