Classified staff child care grant available

The Office of Child Care and Family Resources is offering child care grants to UW–Madison permanent classified staff with children ages birth through 12.

The Classified Staff Scholarship was initiated in 2003 to assist with the critical needs of classified staff in affording high-quality child care.

Child care programs struggle to keep up with the growing demand for accessible and affordable services. A year of quality infant care in Dane County costs upward of $11,000; preschool care costs $9,000. In both instances, the cost exceeds tuition costs for a full academic semester at UW–Madison.

Employees who demonstrate a high need for additional financial support for regulated child care (center or individual) should apply by Saturday, Nov. 1.

A subcommittee of the University Child Care Committee will review applications received for the scholarships.

For more information or to receive an application, visit http://www.wisc.edu/occfr or contact Jordan Hanson, Office of Child Care and Family Resources, at 890-0436.

Individuals interested in making a contribution to the fund are encouraged to contact Connie Wilson at 265-9123 or clwilson@wisc.edu.