Kids First and the city of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray the expense of child-care for working families. The deadline for applications is Nov. 6, with assistance beginning Dec. 1. Only new families need to apply at this time.

Applications are available at Pitkin County licensed child-care programs, Kids First or at http://www.kidsfirst.aspenpitkin.com. For more information, contact Kids First at 970-920-5769, 215 N Garmisch, Suite 1 in Aspen, or e-mail cecelia.Mmartin@cityofaspen.com.