Apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit

Together with your care provider, ensure that all the relevant sections of the Child Care Arrangement Form (CF2798) are fully completed and signed by both parties. You will be required to submit this form with your application.

• Complete the Child Care Arrangement Form (CF2798) (PDF)
• Find a child care provider

Reminder: Apply for funding before the end of the month in which you need child care. For example, if you would like to receive funding for child care starting September 1, you need to apply by September 30.

You will be asked to:

Provide the name and birth date for you, your spouse (if applicable) and your children.

Upload digital images of one of the following pieces of government-issued identification for each family member:

• Birth certificate
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Permanent Resident Card
• Passport
• Driver's licence
• BC Services Card
• Certificate of Indian Status

If you are a Convention refugee or a person in need of protection, please provide a copy of any letter, document or certificate from the Canadian government that confirms your status in Canada.

If your family has two parents, both you and your spouse will have parts of the application to complete. You will need to provide your spouse’s email address – please make sure it’s an email address they regularly use.

Once you submit your part of the application, your spouse will be emailed a code they can use to log in to My Family Services with a BCeID. They will be asked to provide personal information and consent to have their income confirmed directly with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Be prepared to provide information or documents that describe your personal situation.

In the case where a document is needed, you can upload a scanned image or photo of it. Make sure your documents are clear, and that important information is visible.

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Information to support your reasons for needing child care

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Note: A reason for care is not required if your child is attending a licensed preschool, or if you have been referred by a Ministry of Children and Family Development or Delegated Aboriginal Agency social worker.

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Documents for children with special needs

If you have a child with a designated special need, you will need to provide one of the following:

• Special Needs Supplement Form (CF2951) (PDF)
• Proof that you receive the federal Child Disability Benefit

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Note: Application delays are commonly due to missing required forms, supporting documentation, or information. Before filing, ensure you have included:

• ID for members of the family
• Child Care Arrangement form
• Medical Condition form
• Consent to Collect CRA Records form (this consent is required through MyFamilyServices, but may be missing with physical applications)
• School or work schedules.