The number of families approved for child care subsidies in Missouri is increasing
Every year, tens of thousands of families apply for Missouri's childcare subsidies, which helps cover the cost of child care for low-income and foster children. The vast majority of applicants are approved, and this trend has continued so far in 2026.
Stacked column chart showing applicants for childcare subsidies in Missouri and how many are approved. There are a small amount applying in 2023, just over 1,000, with around 700 approved. In 2024 and 2025, around 34,000 applied each year, with around 30,000 approved. So far in 2026, around 11,000 applied, with around 8,000 approved.
