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Attachment 1 <br /> Examples of subsidy impact <br /> in local demonstration partnerships <br /> Providing half-day developmental child care program to poor children not now <br /> being served <br /> Family of 4: single, unemployed parent <br /> One preschool-aged child <br /> Minimal annual income <br /> Child care subsidy: $140 per month or$1,260 for nine-month period <br /> Parent financial contribution: Minimal (less than $15 per month) <br /> ➢ Increasing the payment rate for poor children already receiving subsidy <br /> Family of 4: single parent <br /> One preschool-aged child, two school-aged children <br /> Annual income: $15,000 <br /> Monthly expense for quality child care: $365 <br /> Parent financial contribution: $85 per month; $1,020 annually <br /> Typical current child care subsidy payment (depending on county rate): $180 per month; <br /> $2,160 annually <br /> New child care subsidy payment(new state market rate): $280 per month; $3,360 annually <br /> Annual subsidy increase for quality care: $1,200 <br /> ➢ Raising the family income eligibility level for subsidies <br /> Family of 4: two parents <br /> One preschool-aged child <br /> Annual income: $21,000 <br /> Monthly child care expense: $365 <br /> Parent financial contribution: $185 per month; $1,665 for nine-month period <br /> New child care subsidy payment: $180 per month; $1,620 for nine-month period* <br /> * Not currently eligible for subsidy <br /> 7 <br />