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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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia

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

  • West Virginia Department of Human Services

    West Virginia Child Care Program

    The program helps eligible families pay for child care while parents work or attend school.

    Ways to apply:OnlineIn person

  • West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services

    Aging and Disability Resource Center Services

    ADRC staff help older adults and people with disabilities find local services and supports.

    Ways to apply:PhoneIn person

  • West Virginia Department of Human Services

    Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waiver

    The IDDW program provides community-based support services to eligible people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

    Ways to apply:Paper

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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