ABOUT THE MÉTIS CHILD CARE BENEFIT PROGRAM
The Métis Child Care Benefit Program is a service offered by the Métis Child Care Navigation and Support Program, for families with Métis children birth to 12 years. Through the Métis Child Care Benefit Program, families can access additional funding, bridging the connection to the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
The Métis Child Care Benefit (MCCB) is a monthly benefit to support parents with their Licensed or Registered License-Not-Required childcare and Licensed Preschool fees.
The supplement for Licensed or Registered License-Not-Required Child Care costs are calculated at a monthly rate, to a maximum of $500.00 per child, per month.
The supplement for Licensed Preschool is calculated at a daily rate, to a maximum benefit of $12.50 per child, per day.
Before You Apply, You Will Need:
- To be an MNBC Citizen and provide your citizenship number or have an active application with the registry. You can access the registry here: Become A Registered Métis Citizen
- Your child/children to be enrolled in the Métis Family Connections Program. For more information on this program please visit Métis Family Connections
- To have applied to the Affordable Child Care Benefit program prior to application. You will need to provide an approval or denial letter in your MCCB application. Apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
- To have completed the Child Care Provider form. This must be completed by the Parent/Legal Guardian and Child Care Provider. (This form will be provided during the application process)
Ready To Apply?
Families can connect with their Métis Family Connections Navigator directly to receive a copy of the MCCB Application Form.
For support or additional information, please email metisearlyyears@mnbc.ca
ABOUT THE MÉTIS WINTER & SPRING BREAK SUPPLEMENT
The Métis Winter and Spring Break Supplement is offered through the Métis Child Care Navigation and Support Program, for families with Métis children school age, entering kindergarten to 12 years old.
This supplement will support families with the costs of school break programs. These are inclusive of Winter and Spring break. The Supplement will not exceed a maximum of $500.00 per child per school year.
This funding does not support skills development camps/programs that are improving skills in sport, art, or specific development, and school professional development days or other school closures. This funding will be available to families to assist in their child care needs during Winter and Spring break.
Before You Apply, You Will Need:
☐ To be an MNBC Citizen and provide your citizenship number or an have a verified active application with the registry. You can access the registry here: Become A Registered Métis Citizen
☐ Your child/children to be enrolled in the Métis Family Connections Program. For more information on this program please visit the Métis Family Connections page or email metisearlyyears@mnbc.ca
☐ Your child/children are school age, entering kindergarten to 12 years old.
Ready To Apply?
Families can connect with the Métis Family Connections Navigator directly to receive an application form.
For further information or questions please contact metisearlyyears@mnbc.ca