The other parent will need to complete Form 8332 on their return. Yes, you can access Form 8332 in TurboTax. To get to the page in TurboTax that addresses Form 8332, type the following in the search bar: revocation of release of claim to exemption for child of divorced or separated parents. Then click on the jump-to link and you will see the page Releasing an exemption. However, because the other parent will claim the child this year, it is the other parent that will need to release the exemption so that you can claim the child as a dependent, and thus, claim the child and dependent care credit.
Form 8332 cannot be e-filed. The other parent should complete Form 8332 and give you the signed original copy so that you can mail it to the IRS. You can still e-file the remaining part of your tax return when complete. TurboTax will include instructions with Form 8332 when it has been completed by the other parent.
According to the IRS, your filing status cannot be Married Filing Separately if you want to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses. Filing as single or HoH should not interfere with your ability to claim the child and dependent care credit.
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