Using CareWait, parents gain online access to apply for childcare assistance with your Program. However for parent(s) that does not have the means or access to internet to submit an application on their own, a proxy application is also available. This article will walk you through the steps to add a new application on behalf of parents and guardians as a CareWait user.

1. Login in to your CareWait account.
2. Navigate to the New Application tab on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
   1. This will open the new proxy application page with 4 different sections: Family, Parent, Child, and Criteria, that contain the same information as when a parent is filling out their online application.

A. Family

The Family tab is the first section when creating a New Application. This section in the application captures the general information for the family.

Fill out information for all available fields as needed and select Next at the bottom right corner to continue to the next section.

TIP: Fields marked with the asterisk (*) are required. 

B. Parent

The Parent tab is the second section when creating a New Application. This section in the application captures the parent(s)'s information for the family.

By default, only the Parent A section is available which allows you to enter information for the primary parent or guardian contact for the family. If the application has two parents, select Add Parent B to fill out the information for the secondary parent in the family.

Fill out information for all available fields as needed and select Next at the bottom right corner to continue to the next section.

C. Child

The Child tab is the third section when creating a New Application. This section in the application captures the child(ren)'s information in the family.

By default, only one child section is available which allows you to enter information for the first child in the family. If the application has more than one child, select Add Another to fill out the information for the other child(ren).

Fill out information for all available fields as needed and select Next at the bottom right corner to continue to the next section.

D. Criteria

The Criteria tab is the last section when creating a New Application. This section in the application captures the child(ren)'s childcare criteria.

To fill out the criteria for the child(ren) in the application, you will need to select one child at a time from the Criteria for field.

If the application has multiple child(ren), select Add Another to have the same the information for the next child.

Fill out information for all available fields as needed and select Submit finish creating the proxy application for your family.