**Access CareConnect Family mobile app (iOS and Android) or CareConnect Family Website.**

To create a new application, visit the Long Beach Early Learning Hub

Start by selecting Check Eligibility and Apply:

Answer the questions to check you eligibility for assistance programs. If you quality choose Start My Application to begin:

Fill in the information on each screen. You can also add optional supporting documents. 

After submitting you can still add more documents to the application if needed.

After confirming your eligibility you may find that you are approved for several options including:

Child Care Subsidy programs: Financial assistance to help you pay for child care providers of your choice.

Public Funded Programs: No-cost or low-cost child care slots at specific licensed centers and schools.

Let us know if you are already on a Subsidy eligibility list or already have a provider.

Click Select Providers to look for options that meet your needs. If you do not find any, you can still ask for help finding providers later:

The filters will start with your approved programs and child care needs. Review and select providers to add them to your application. When you are ready select Continue With My Applicaion:

Review your application and provider selections:

Financial Assistance: Apply to a subsidy assistance waitlist

Child Care Providers: Please select which child in your family should be referred to each provider selected

I'd like help choosing providers: Check this box and staff will help match you with providers

Select Submit My Application when ready: