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THE Y FOR

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.

Alternative Payment

Family Enrollment Process


Families are enrolled in the Alternative Payment program either through the San Diego County Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) or because they are transferred from the county.

CEL Enrollment


  1. A family's application becomes eligible from the CEL in rank order.
  2. The family receives a phone call, a letter in the mail, or an e-mail indicating that their application is eligible.
  3. The family attends an intake appointment.

At the intake appointment, the family submits:

  • Income and need documentation
  • Birth certificates for all children in the home under 18 years of age
  • Immunization records (non-school-age children with an exempt-from-licensing provider)
  • Physician's report (non-school-age children with an exempt-from-licensing provider)
  • Medical insurance card copies or number
  • Proof of child's residency in San Diego County
  • Valid ID/driver's license
  • Proof of child support case and/or the location of an absent parent
  • Eligibility requirements
  • Any additional required forms
  • Complete agency documentation
  • Notification of child care provider

The family completes a provider agreement before their application is approved.

County Transfers


  1. The family is deemed stable by a County Welfare-to-Work Employment Case Manager.
  2. The family receives a phone call and letter confirming that the child care case was transferred.
  3. The county submits the income and need verification.
  4. The family must return the intake packet that is mailed with the required documents by the due date.
  5. The family attends an intake appointment within six months of transfer.
  6. The family completes a provider agreement within one month.

Contact the Intake Unit at 619-474-4707 ext. 2505.