Submit your completed Preschool Open Doors (POD) applications by Thursday, March 31, 2016

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The Preschool Open Doors office must receive completed applications by March 31, 2016 when the POD application period ends for the upcoming 7/2016 – 6/2017 POD year.

The DHS Press Release is included below in this e-mail as well as posted at the DHS website:

http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/blog/open-application-period-begins-february-1-for-preschool-open-doors-program-2017-assistance/

The POD application packet for the 7/2016 – 6/2017 POD year can be downloaded through3/31/2016 from the DHS website under:

a)     Preschool Open Doors (POD) Eligibility Requirements:

http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/child-care-program/ccch-subsidies/

And

b)     Program Forms:

http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/child-care-program/ccch-subsidies/program-forms/

You also can call 808.791.2130 on Oahu, or toll-free from Neighbor Islands 1.800.746.5620 to request an application by mail.

Families with children born between August 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012 may apply for the 2016-2017 POD year.

Family income eligibility limits apply (see below). 

               Monthly Gross Income Limits

 

Family Size                Gross Income Limits

  1. 1                                     2,755                      
  2. 2                                     3,718
  3. 3                                     4,680 
  4. 4                                     5,643
  5. 5                                     6,605
  6. 6                                     7,568
  7. 7                                     8,530
  8. 8                                     9,493

 

If you have any questions about the POD application process, please contact PATCH POD for applications, information, and help.