{"id":2907,"date":"2021-05-25T20:11:15","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T20:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/resourcewest.unleasheddigital.site\/?page_id=2907"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:05:00","slug":"childcare-and-academic-assistance-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/resourcewest.org\/es\/childcare-and-academic-assistance-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Childcare &amp; Academic Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section   class=\"fw-main-row-custom fw-main-row-top fw-section-no-padding  auto  fw-section-position-back tf-sh-46ca3d9544bb89ecd863d12cc607b4fa\"    >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-container\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"fw-row\">\n\t<div id=\"column-69cff5cf254a2\" class=\"fw-col-sm-12 tf-sh-cf1f5d2eb69d25bb55c0ea01bd76b6ef\" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-wrap-col-inner clearfix  \"   >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-col-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-divider-space  fw-custom-space  clearfix\" style=\"height:100px;\" ><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fw-row\">\n\t<div id=\"column-69cff5cf2590e\" class=\"fw-col-sm-12 tf-sh-cd981a19a5cb59eb6da3b5ba2269b163  fw-animated-element\" data-animation-type=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animation-delay=\"300\">\n\t<div class=\"fw-wrap-col-inner clearfix  \"   >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-col-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-heading fw-heading-left  tf-sh-c81d7edeb2cd77f9ab924d7e69751a67\" >\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"fw-special-title\"><span style=\"font-weight:900 !important;\">CHILDCARE & ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fw-row\">\n\t<div id=\"column-69cff5cf25e1b\" class=\"fw-col-sm-12 tf-sh-522984c521b129384317d8612700e245  fw-animated-element\" data-animation-type=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animation-delay=\"300\">\n\t<div class=\"fw-wrap-col-inner clearfix  \"   >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-col-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-bcb632d925a1d83577fcf7f979e94318 \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Applications Are Now Closed<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Applications for ResourceWest\u2019s Childcare &amp; Academic Assistance Program are currently closed for the 2025 summer and school year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The next application period will open on\u00a0<b>February 2, 2026<\/b>, for support during the 2026 summer and school year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Thank you for your interest in our programs. Please check back closer to the opening date for updated application information.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fw-row\">\n\t<div id=\"column-69cff5cf26432\" class=\"fw-col-sm-12 tf-sh-89b6ed55a259fa8bc2f20cd779788b0b  fw-animated-element\" data-animation-type=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"300\">\n\t<div class=\"fw-wrap-col-inner clearfix  \"   >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-col-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-19d72b956f6598bf77ce3c6e266c6e69 \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW191229399 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191229399 BCX8\">What is the Childcare and Academic Assistance Program? <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The Childcare &amp; Academic Assistance Program supports income-eligible residents in Hopkins, Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood, Deephaven, Woodland, and Greenwood. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The program offers financial assistance that covers 50% of tuition for partner childcare and tutoring services. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Its goal is to help children access stable childcare and academic enrichment while enabling caregivers to maintain or seek employment. We aim to enhance access to high-quality childcare and educational assistance for families facing various barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ResourceWest provides financial assistance for the following childcare organizations:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:405}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-list list-icon  tf-sh-54fd9f81dd09f537dd34c48e65c64561 \" >\n\t<ul>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li><i class=\"fa fa-circle\" style=\"font-size:10px;\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\tHopkins Schools Kids & Company\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li><i class=\"fa fa-circle\" style=\"font-size:10px;\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\tHopkins Preschool Extended Day\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li><i class=\"fa fa-circle\" style=\"font-size:10px;\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\tMinnetonka Explorers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li><i class=\"fa fa-circle\" style=\"font-size:10px;\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\tMinnetonka Junior Explorers\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<li><i class=\"fa fa-circle\" style=\"font-size:10px;\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\tMinnetonka Preschool\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-be54d628f65fee65096dc5ae67b76ddc \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who is eligible to receive a Childcare and Academic Assistance Scholarship?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Families must meet specific income requirements and have an eligible child to qualify for the scholarship. The general eligibility criteria are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Open Sans,Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The child must reside in ResourceWest\u2019s service area, which includes Hopkins, Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood, Woodland, or Greenwood.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Open Sans,Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The family\u2019s household income must be equal to or less than 47% of the State Median Income, or the family must receive assistance from an approved state or federally funded program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Open Sans,Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Children in preschool through fifth grade are eligible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-fbc18e23a6e98b125c2e0edd487c8d0b \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How much financial assistance is available?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Award amounts depend on the program type, location, and the child\u2019s age. Scholarships cover 50% of the tuition for one program period per application (summer or school year).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-48e5819bab9fe3eb4ddd5852241e302d \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do families receive scholarship funds?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scholarship funds are paid directly to the program the child will attend.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-f8dc461d83c96a19effb88052738c299 \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do families apply?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Families can apply for a Childcare and Academic Assistance Scholarship by using the application available on the ResourceWest website. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The application can be downloaded and submitted to a ResourceWest Case Manager. Alternatively, a paper application can be requested from a ResourceWest Case Manager. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Completed applications and any required supporting documents can be mailed to ResourceWest or delivered in person to their office. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Office address: 13231 Minnetonka Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/resourcewest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ResourceWest-Childcare-Academic-Assistance-Program-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-btn tf-sh-eeb9d926fafabdf48fe6a72ba4690213  fw-btn-md   fw-btn-side-by-side fw-btn-1\"  style=\"\">\n\t\t<span >\n\t\t\tDownload Application\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-524dd335fac6453af1c8ad4e7313b6d5 \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How will families know the outcome of their application?\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Families will be notified via email regarding the outcome of their application.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-25a14cfe70328395b47261e4c61f7b08 \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What must families do to maintain a scholarship?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Open Sans,Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A child who receives a Childcare and Academic Assistance Scholarship must enroll in an eligible program within 7 days of being awarded the scholarship, or within 7 days from the opening of the program\u2019s registration (whichever is later). If enrollment does not occur within this timeframe, the scholarship will be canceled unless an official exemption is granted. If the scholarship is canceled, the family must reapply to be eligible for another one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Open Sans,Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Families must pay the tuition not covered by the scholarship on time, and their child must regularly attend scheduled childcare or tutoring sessions. If a child misses more than two weeks of sessions without notice or if the family's portion of the tuition remains unpaid for more than two weeks, the scholarship may be canceled. If the scholarship is canceled, the family must reapply to be eligible for another one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Open Sans,Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once awarded, a child can continue to receive the scholarship if funds are available until they are no longer age-eligible or have received a scholarship for a maximum of two years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Open Sans,Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Families must renew their child\u2019s scholarship each year between February 1st and September 1st. Each child may receive a scholarship for a maximum of two calendar years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section><section   class=\"fw-main-row-custom fw-section-no-padding  auto  fw-section-position-back tf-sh-67ead5af2eba6054e9ca248f522c655e\"    >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-container\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"fw-row\">\n\t<div id=\"column-69cff5cf27c32\" class=\"fw-col-sm-12 tf-sh-249dff431cff2defea30258cc4bbce72  fw-animated-element\" data-animation-type=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animation-delay=\"300\">\n\t<div class=\"fw-wrap-col-inner clearfix  \"   >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-col-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-heading fw-heading-left  tf-sh-08ce2f4a58de7d55da18a35cc192c017\" >\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"fw-special-title\">Income Eligibility Requirements<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\n\t<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fw-row\">\n\t<div id=\"column-69cff5cf28003\" class=\"fw-col-sm-12 tf-sh-2b6baf1ee3c0f426d6d5a4ac723b95f8  fw-animated-element\" data-animation-type=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"300\">\n\t<div class=\"fw-wrap-col-inner clearfix  \"   >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-col-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-c45eb260527e4afa011723d34570a031 \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179883522 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179883522 BCX8\">To qualify for a Childcare and Academic Assistance scholarship, your household income must be at or below 47% of the State Median Income, or you must be receiving assistance from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179883522 BCX8\">specific<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179883522 BCX8\"> programs like:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free or reduced-price meals<\/li>\n<li>MHCP (health care assistance)<\/li>\n<li>WIC<\/li>\n<li>SNAP<\/li>\n<li>MFIP (cash assistance)<\/li>\n<li>and other assistance programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179883522 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179883522 BCX8\">You'll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179883522 BCX8\"> need to provide proof of your financial situation, such as documentation showing your child's participation in a public program or proof of your income.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW179883522 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See our income guidelines below.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t<div class=\"fw-imagebox clearfix fw-imagebox-1 tf-sh-f926963c80469e674509bae2725c3bc0 text-left   \"  style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-block-image-parent  \" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-block-image-child fw-noratio fw-ratio-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" itemprop=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/resourcewest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image002.png\"  alt=\"image002\" data-maxdpr=\"1.7\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/resourcewest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image002.png\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1413\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"356\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/resourcewest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image002.png\"   alt=\"image002\" data-maxdpr=\"1.7\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><span class=\"fw-after-no-ratio\" style=\"padding-bottom: 25.194621372965%\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"fw-imagebox-aside\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-4ab42bf03d9e46633fbac3260998499c \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4>Proof of Participation in a Public Program<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your family takes part in a public program, you need to provide documents that show your participation with your application. If you are involved in more than one program, include proof for at least one of them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acceptable forms of proof include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Official notice on program letterhead<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An application with program approval or signature\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An acceptance letter from the public program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A letter or status statement from your county<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A screenshot from an official system of record from the program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The proof must include the name of the parent or guardian and\/or child(ren), be dated, and be valid when you apply.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unacceptable proof includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Waitlist letters<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unapproved applications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Documents without a date<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expired documents<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-ab55716b68b4051ba9ba55677c642aec \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4>Proof of Income<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your family does not take part in a public program, you must show that your household income is equal to or less than 47 percent of the State Median Income. Include proof of all income earned by each adult in your household with your application.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> (See the image above)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For this program, your household includes anyone living with you who shares income and expenses. Report income for all adults (age 18 and older) in your household.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-25b6bae122c1a4c6e13afc4b60f84fb2 \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4>Sources of Income for Adults<\/h4>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gross Pay from Work<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Salary, wages, cash bonuses (before taxes or deductions).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are in the U.S. Military:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basic pay and cash bonuses (do not include combat pay, FSSA, or privatized housing allowances).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Allowances for housing, food, and clothing off-base.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Self-Employed or a Farmer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Net income from self-employment (business or farm).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Child Support, Alimony:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Payments received for child support or alimony.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All Other Incomes:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cash assistance from state or local government<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unemployment benefits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Worker\u2019s compensation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Veteran\u2019s benefits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strike benefits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social Security or Disability Benefits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regular income from trusts or estates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annuities, investment income, rental income<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regular cash payments from outside the household<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acceptable proof includes the previous year\u2019s W-2 form, the most recent consecutive 30 days of pay stubs for each income earner, a financial aid statement, or a statement from an employer on company letterhead.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please submit the most current documentation you have. Pay stubs must be dated within one month of the application. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you can\u2019t provide other forms of documentation, you can use last year\u2019s income tax filing documents. These must be a copy of the signed version submitted to the IRS or include the confirmation if filed electronically.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/resourcewest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ResourceWest-Childcare-Academic-Assistance-Program-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-btn tf-sh-8346ff8709dab91efd7a139369d2bfe3  fw-btn-md   fw-btn-side-by-side fw-btn-1\"  style=\"\">\n\t\t<span >\n\t\t\tDownload Application\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div><div class=\"fw-text-box tf-sh-0bf68c4dd4a6faf3f04cc352f0f2bf65 \" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-text-inner\">\n\t\t<h4>Connect with Staff<\/h4>\n<p>Kirsten Anderson (Spanish\/English):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>952-322-0882<\/li>\n<li>kirsten@resourcewest.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anab Omar (Somali\/English):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>952-322-0357<\/li>\n<li>anab@resourcewest.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/resourcewest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ResourceWest-Childcare-Academic-Assistance-Program-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fw-btn tf-sh-35e93c95ed7840e5dfb36b2d5867c096  fw-btn-md   fw-btn-side-by-side fw-btn-1\"  style=\"\">\n\t\t<span >\n\t\t\tDownload Application\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n<div class=\"fw-divider-space space-sm  clearfix\"  ><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section><section   class=\"fw-main-row  auto  fw-section-position-back\"    >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-container\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"fw-row\">\n\t<div id=\"column-69cff5cf29b72\" class=\"fw-col-sm-12 tf-sh-cf1f5d2eb69d25bb55c0ea01bd76b6ef\" >\n\t<div class=\"fw-wrap-col-inner clearfix  \"   >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fw-col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHILDCARE &#038; ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Applications Are Now Closed Applications for ResourceWest\u2019s Childcare &amp; Academic Assistance Program are currently closed for the 2025 summer and school year. 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