Child care fraud cases by state
| State | Announcements | More |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 2 | |
| Louisiana | 2 | |
| California | 1 | |
| Washington | 1 | |
| Oklahoma | 1 |
Where to report child care subsidy fraud
- Your state child care assistance agency: States run child care assistance and investigate provider billing
- HHS Office of Inspector General · 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477): Fraud in Medicare, Medicaid and other HHS programs
- America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000
Full steps and reward rules: how to report child care subsidy fraud.
Latest announcements
| Date | Announcement | State | Stage | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Twelve Individuals Charged in $10M Home Daycare Fraud Schemes | California | Charged | $10M |
| 2026-09-01 | Kansas City Childcare Operator Indicted for Defrauding State Program | Missouri | Charged | — |
| 2026-05-20 | FRAUDULENT CHILDCARE GRANT LEADS TO CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD CONVICTION | Louisiana | Pleaded guilty | $74K |
| 2026-03-31 | Five Accused of Stealing $511,000 from Missouri Childcare Expansion Program | Missouri | Charged | $80K |
| 2025-11-14 | Former Assistant Office Manager of Bellingham business sentenced to two years in prison for $1.4 million embezzlement scheme | Washington | Sentenced | $1.4M |
| 2025-09-11 | Oklahoma City Daycare Owner Convicted of Obstructing Audit and Embezzling Funds Meant for Childcare | Oklahoma | Convicted at trial | — |
| 2025-04-17 | Owner of Scott, LA Non-Profit Corporation and Two Daughters Indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud | Louisiana | Charged | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Justice press releases, classified by WHIP Reward. Each row is one press release; the same case can appear at several stages, so amounts should not be added. Charged cases are allegations. Search all 7 in the database.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I report child care subsidy fraud?
Your state child care assistance agency: States run child care assistance and investigate provider billing. HHS Office of Inspector General (1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)): Fraud in Medicare, Medicaid and other HHS programs. America.gov/fraud (WHIP reward portal): Required route if you want a WHIP award of $10,000–$30,000.
Can I get a reward for reporting child care subsidy fraud?
Yes. HHS Administration for Children and Families (CCDF) programs are covered by the federal WHIP program, which pays $10,000–$30,000 per tip that leads to criminal charges. Larger cases can be brought under the False Claims Act, which pays 15–30% of what the government recovers.