How To Apply For BC Affordable Child Care Benefit?
This guide will explain step-by-step how to apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit, who can apply and how to calculate the amount you will receive.
BC Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) Overview
The Affordable Child Care Benefit is a monthly payment that assists qualified families with child care costs. The amount of assistance available to families is determined by factors such as income, family size, and kind of care. Every year, families must renew their application.
According to the Child Care Subsidy Regulation, the Affordable Child Care Benefit replaces the Child Care Subsidy.
What are the requirements to access the BC Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB)?
To see whether a family qualifies for the Affordable Child Care Benefit, certain criteria are utilized.
Status of residency and citizenship
A parent or guardian must meet the following criteria:
- A British Columbian (you must have a current B.C. address).
- Be a Convention refugee who is a Canadian citizen and a permanent resident of Canada.
- A person who need protection.
Kinds of care
The majority of child care services are covered. Funding is not available for child care provided by a family member who lives with you, licensed occasional care, or recreational care.
For various reasons require child care
One of the following reasons for needing child care must be provided by the parents:
- Whether you’re employed or self-employed.
- Attending classes.
- Taking part in a job training program.
- Trying to find job (only one parent or guardian).
- You have a medical problem that makes it difficult for you to care for your kid.
- Your kid is enrolled in a state-approved preschool.
- A social worker from the Ministry of Children and Family Development or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency has recommended you.
Income
Based on their yearly income and deductions, or adjustments, a formula is employed to determine if a family qualifies for a funding amount. This is referred to as income testing.
Families with an annual income of up to $111,000 may be eligible for assistance. Families with incomes of more than $111,000 but significant deductions for family size or children with special needs are also eligible to apply.
If a family is caring for someone else’s kid via a Ministry of Children and Family Development placement, they may be excused from income testing.
Date of application
Before the end of the month in which you need child care, submit an application for financing. For example, if you want to receive child care subsidies beginning September 1, you must apply by September 30.
How To Apply For British Columbia ACCB (Affordable Child Care Benefit) Online?
To begin the application you must have the following information ready:
About Child Care Provider
You will be asked to have a child care provider selected which will be confirmed by submitting a completed form signed by both parties.
Here you can apply for a Child Care Provider that fits your needs. (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/how-to-access-child-care/child-care-resource-referral-centre/child-care-response-covid-19-parent-form).
About Everyone on your application with their own personal information and identity
You have to perform the following tasks:
- For you, your spouse (if applicable), and your children, provide your name, birth date, and gender.
- For each family member, provide digital photographs of one of the following government-issued identity documents:
- Certificate of Birth
- Citizenship Card of Canada
- Permanent Resident Identification Card
- Passport
- A valid driver’s license
- Card for BC Services
- Indian Status Certificate
- Send a copy of any letter, document, or certificate from the Canadian government that proves your status in Canada if you are a Convention refugee or a person in need of protection.
About Contact with your Spouse
If your family has two parents, you and your spouse will both have to fill out sections of the application. You’ll need to supply the email address of your spouse.
About All supporting information and documents
Submit a scanned image or a photograph of a document if necessary. Make sure your materials are easy to read and that key information is apparent.
About the support of reasons for needing child care
Employed or self-employed
Your work schedule, including the days and hours you’ll be working.
Trying to find job
A record of actions linked to job hunting.
You have a medical problem that makes it difficult for you to care for your kid.
Attending classes
Notice of Assessment for Student Loans or school acceptance letter/registration.
Your school schedule, including the days and times you will be there.
Participating in a job training program
A copy of your employment program registration or Single Parent Employment Initiative action plan
Your program’s schedule, including the days and hours you’ll be there.
If you have a kid with a special need, you must furnish at least one of the following:
- A Form for Special Needs.
2. You must provide proof that you are eligible for the federal Child Disability Benefit.
Request Online With My Family Services
Applicant submits all of the above information to the My Family Services portal. You may either submit your application in its whole or store it and complete it later. You’ll have 60 days to finish your application after you’ve started it. You may log in after you’ve applied to check on the progress of your application. The government has about 20 working days to process your electronic application.
Application by mail or fax of ACCB
Also You may mail or fax your application and accompanying documentation. The procedure takes 3 weeks or more if all supporting documents are incomplete.
Download the application form coupled with another supporting papers and mail them to they. Likewise You can See the Forms Download List https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding/child-care-benefit/forms-resources
- Victoria BC V8W 9R3 Child Care Service Centre PO Box 9953 Stn.
- 1 877 544-0699 Fax Include a cover page.
- Call to 1 888 338-6622 if need Help.
How To Calculate BC Affordable Child Care Benefit
If you want to know how much benefit you can receive you can consult this Benefit Calculator.
