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Department of Human Services

Child Care Payment Assistance 

Smart Steps child care payment assistance is available to income-eligible families who are working or enrolled in post-secondary education programs.  Smart Steps was established to provide child care financial assistance to eligible families with children ages six weeks until kindergarten.  The Tennessee Department of Human Services also offers child care assistance to families participating in the Families First (TANF) program.

Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Virtual American Job Center Service Matcher

The Virtual America Job Center Service Matcher can help your employees find assistance so they can better manage their work-life priorities. The Service Matcher finds programs to remove barriers such as childcare, transportation, and uniform costs so your employees can worry less about those needs and concentrate on becoming a key asset for your company.