Financial Assistance
The Family Support Program at Waypoint is available to help families in need of resources beyond the scope of the classroom environment. Team members help families to receive and maintain child care financial assistance; and help connect families to other supportive programs to address other financial, behavioral, or family concerns.
Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance Program
The Department of Human Services (DHS) provides funding for child care to families with qualified income. Families apply directly to DHS for this funding. This funding reimburses Waypoint for child care costs equal to the number of days the child attended the program, plus up to four absence days. Waypoint accepts only full-time children. Recipients must contact the Site Director of the program before care is provided so all necessary documentation can be completed. The Waypoint Family Support Specialist is available to assist each family with the necessary paperwork and understanding the process. If you are in need of financial assistance, contact the Waypoint Family Support Specialist at 319-365-1458 ext. 6243.
Waypoint Sliding Fee
Waypoint Child Care Services offers a sliding fee program which demonstrates our commitment to the mission of Waypoint Services. Eligibility is based on similar requirements as Department of Human Services Child Care Assistance. However, the Sliding Fee funding can only begin once a family exceeds income guidelines set by DHS Child Care Assistance and is denied coverage related to the income guidelines. We only accept full-time children. If you are in need of financial assistance, contact the Waypoint Family Support Specialist at 319-365-1458 ext. 6243.
Family Support
The Waypoint Family Support Specialist is available to help your family if your children are in need of resources beyond the scope of the classroom environment. The Family Support Specialist can assist your family with financial, behavioral, or family concerns – and can connect you with community resources to help. The primary role is to assist families who are awarded child care assistance from the Department of Human Services or funding through the Waypoint Sliding Fee Program. If you are in need of financial assistance, contact the Waypoint Family Support Specialist at 319-365-1458 ext. 6243.