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title: "Contract Billing Cycles"
slug: "contract-billing-cycles"
updated: 2023-12-16T10:10:49Z
published: 2023-12-16T10:10:50Z
canonical: "www.procaresupport.com/contract-billing-cycles"
---

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# Contract Billing Cycles

Billing Cycles (also known as Contract Cycles), such as “weekly” and “monthly” are used for recurring fees charged to families or agencies. Use Billing Cycles if you charge a flat fee regardless of the number of hours a child actually attends.

## Getting There

From the *Procare Home* screen go to *Configuration > System > Accounting Management > Family Accounting >* dbl-click *Billing Cycles*.

![image](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.procaresoftware.com/pdfs/Support+Site+Images/Desktop/Family+Accounting/Contract+Billing+Cycles/Contract+Billing+Cycles+-+122023+-+1.png)

## Set up Billing Cycles

1. Click the top (blank) line to add a new cycle. Enter a *Description* and *Comment* (optional) then tap *Enter* (on your keyboard) a couple of times until a new (blank) line appears.

![image](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.procaresoftware.com/pdfs/Support+Site+Images/Desktop/Family+Accounting/Contract+Billing+Cycles/Contract+Billing+Cycles+-+122023+-+2.png)

1. Continue adding other cycles as needed.
2. Use the *Up & Down* arrows to change the order if needed and then click *Save > Exit*.  

**Note**: Billing Cycles are then assigned to the [Billing Box](https://procaresupport.com/child-billing-box/) of each child along with the rate for that child. You may also assign [Standard Rates](https://procaresupport.com/standard-amounts/) to each of your [Charge & Credit Descriptions](https://procaresupport.com/charge-credit-payment-descriptions/).