​CDBG Drivers of Poverty

​​Childcare Subsidy Assistance Funding Available For Working Families

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CDBG Drivers of Poverty Provider Requirement Details

Requirements to become a CDBG Drivers of Poverty (DOP) Childcare Provider.

-Funding availability is limited-

  1. Be located within one of the targeted zip codes
  2. Currently registered with sam.gov
    1. Obtain a Unique Entity Identification (UEI)number
    2. Be active on sam.gov
  3. Be in good standing with the Office of Secretary of State (Texas)
  4. Have an active License to Operate with HHSC
  5. Have a W-9
  6. Have a current HHSC Monitoring Report
  7. Become in compliance with all insurance requirements and remain in compliance according to the requirements
  8. Submit a list of potential children that qualify for the program (see CDBG DOP Childcare Parent Enrollment Requirement Details), to estimate a budget

Please reach out to Danika Cardona at danika.cardona@dallas.gov to become an active provider.

Targeted Zip Codes

75203                  75220                  75240

75210                  75226                  75241

75211                  75228                  75243

75212                  75232                  75246

75215                  75233                  75247

75216                  75236                  75253

75217                  75237



Childcare Assistance for Working Parents Through the Office of Community Care & Empowerment

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CDBG DOP Parent Enrollment Requirement Details

Requirements to become eligible for services under CDBG Drivers of Poverty (DOP) Childcare.

  1. Live in one of the targeted zip codes (provide proof of residency) and be a female head of household and/or fall within the Average Mean Family Income (AMFI), as defined by HUD
  2. Currently working
  3. Apply for Child Care Group
    1. Become active on CCMS waiting list
    2. Complete requirements to stay active on waiting list
  4. Complete an application for assistance, include household composition, and provide proof of income per the HUD AMFI Guidelines
  5. Proof of guardianship of enrolled child(children)
  6. Check in quarterly with City of Dallas Childcare Specialist to remain active in DOP Childcare program to ensure you are in compliance with eligibility

Please reach out to Lucy Hernandez at (214) 670-8838 to obtain an application and to apply for the program.

Targeted Zip Codes

75203                         75220                  75240

75210                         75226                  75241

75211                         75228                  75243

75212                         75232                  75246

75215                         75233                  75247

75216                         75236                 75253

75217                         75237

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