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Families can apply for an OSCAR Subsidy from Work and Income. The subsidy is means tested and your child needs to be attending a service that has CYF Approval for OSCAR Services.
Subsidy Changes
Recent changes means that more parents are now eligible to apply for the OSCAR Subsidy
Payment of the OSCAR Subsidy is now available to:
· families where the principal caregiver is seriously ill or disabled and has a need for childcare for a dependent child for more than three hours per week;
· families where the principal caregiver is caring for a dependent child who is in hospital or in receipt of Child Disability Allowance;
· families providing care for children aged 14 years and over who are in receipt of Child Disability Allowance
 Check with your local Work and Income office for details or have a look at their website.
 Work and Income NZ
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