An innovative childcare financial assistance fund for eligible town residents and those who work in Chatham, intended to help local, working families with their childcare expenses.

 

This Chatham community resource offers temporary, short-term assistance with child care costs for qualifying families, especially those families experiencing unexpected or extraordinary situations that are impacting their ability to pay for their MA licensed childcare arrangements.

 

While there is no cut-off for income eligibility, income is one of the factors considered in the application review process and accurate income documentation and verification are required.

 

• Open to year-round Chatham residents or individuals employed in the town of Chatham. PLEASE NOTE: Non-Chatham residents are eligible only if they are employed at a business physically located in Chatham, not at another branch or location of the business.  

• Applying Head(s) of Households must be employed.

• Awards vary upon need and availability of funds.

• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

• Awards may be used only with MA licensed childcare providers

 

*New funding subject to approval by registered voters at the Chatham Annual Town Meeting May 2026

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Need more Info?

Contact Monomoy Community Services 508-945-1501.

**The program is managed by Monomoy Community Services and is made available through the Chatham Human Services Advisory Committee and the Town of Chatham.**

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