Overview of CCSR(T)
CCSR(T) provides access to free childcare for children of families experiencing homelessness.
The provision provides subvention participating pre-school going children must be between 0 – 5yrs on their start date.
School-aged children (between 6 and 12 years) can access childcare for the primary school holiday periods only.
The scheme is also designed to help those transitioning from homelessness to permanent accommodation.
How do I apply for CCSR(T)?
A Verification letter from Focus Ireland (if in the Dublin area) or from their local authority (for all counties outside Dublin) is required.
In order to confirm eligibility, both the Parent’s and Child’s Personal Public Service Number(PPSN) are required, as well as the child’s date of birth.
Programme rates
A different payment rate is attributed to each type of placement.
For part-time childcare over 5 days per week, a flat rate of €160 per week, will be paid in relation to each child attending under CCSR(T), for the eligible duration of their childcare place. A daily meal must be provided for each child, the cost of which is included in the subvention rate.
For sessional childcare over 5 days per week, a rate of €87.50 will be paid in relation to each child attending for the eligible duration of their childcare place. A daily meal is also to be provided for each child, the cost of which is included in the subvention rate.
Types of places under CCSR(T) Programme
CCSR(T) services will only offer childcare places for the following session types:
Part-time places (between 3 hours 31 minutes and 5 hours per day)
Sessional places (between 2 hours 16 minutes and 3 hours 30 minutes per day)
Required documents/information
A verification letter from Focus Ireland (if in the Dublin area) or from their local authority (for all counties outside Dublin) is required.
A CCSR(T) Parental Declaration Form will be made available to the relevant service providers who must complete this form manually and retain for compliance.