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Posted on: June 30, 2020

Kids First Childcare Offering Emergency and Regular Financial Aid to Support Families

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Kids First Childcare Offering Emergency and Regular Financial Aid to Support Families

Aspen, CO – June 30, 2020 – The City of Aspen Kids First program currently has two types of financial aid for childcare available. One is emergency financial aid for people who are currently not working due to COVID-19. Families can fill out a short application anytime. Assistance will be available upon acceptance.  

Kids First quarterly financial aid for people who are currently working and need help paying for childcare is also available.  Deadline to apply is August 1. and requires a 2019 federal tax return and employment information. Assistance begins September 1.

To apply or for more information, visit https://cityofaspen.com/316/Financial-Aid. Please contact Cecelia Martin at Cecelia.martin@cityofaspen.com or 970-920-5769 with any questions.
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