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Help paying for child care and preschool, care for older adults, and support for people with disabilities. Your state runs help paying for child care and services for older adults and people with disabilities. Head Start is free preschool for young children in families with low income.Help in Utah and from the federal government.

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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.

Programs in Utah

Utah programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • Utah Department of Workforce Services

    Child Care Assistance

    Child Care Assistance helps eligible parents pay for child care while they work or take part in approved activities.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person

  • Utah Department of Health and Human Services

    Aging and Adult Services

    Aging and Adult Services connects older adults and caregivers with local support and services.

  • Utah Department of Health and Human Services

    Developmental disability services

    The division helps eligible people with developmental and other qualifying disabilities access services and supports.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaper

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal programs

These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    Head Start and Early Head Start

    Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

    Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.

Checked on October 9, 2026

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