Are you looking for help paying for child care in Alameda County? You can get support based on your income and needs.
If you need help with your application, you can contact Hively at 925-417-8733 or fss@behively.org.
Licensed child care centers are regulated by Community Care Licensing. In centers, teachers and staff take care of children in classrooms where kids of similar ages learn and play together. License-exempt centers are often located on school or church grounds and also provide care in classrooms for children of similar ages.
Licensed family home child care providers are also regulated by Community Care Licensing. These providers care for children in their own homes, allowing for smaller groups with kids of different ages.
License-exempt providers take care of kids too, and they can be family members, friends, or neighbors. For example, this could be a grandparent, uncle, aunt, or nanny.
Family Fees are the portion of childcare costs that parents or guardians pay directly to Hively. Fee Structure:
Fees for billed services are due by the 15th of each month. Contact your Family Support Specialist or fss@behively.org if you have any questions.
Please see the table below to view the maximum amount a household can make (gross income) based on their family size.
| Family Size | Family Monthly Income | Family Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | $6,860 | $82,326 |
| 3 | $7,785 | $93,418 |
| 4 | $9,020 | $108,237 |
| 5 | $10,463 | 125,555 |
| 6 | $11,906 | $142,873 |
| 7 | $12,177 | $146,120 |
| 8 | $12,447 | 149,367 |
| 9 | $12,718 | 152,615 |
| 10 | $12,988 | 155,862 |
| 11 | 13,259 | 159,109 |
| 12 | $13,530 | 162,356 |
