Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is sponsored by Louisiana Department of Education (administered by local agencies). CCAP provides financial assistance for childcare expenses to eligible low-income families, including single mothers, who are working, job-hunting, or attending school.

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Help paying for child care while you work, attend school, or train Support for Families Needing Child Care Access CCAP applications, eligibility information, and tools to manage your benefits The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps eligible Louisiana families pay for child care so parents and guardians can work, attend school, or participate in job training.

Use the links on this page to apply for CCAP, manage your case, and find child care options in your community.

Apply for CCAP (Online) Apply for CCAP (Paper) Application Checklist Check Your CCAP Status Report Changes (Online) Report Changes (Paper) TOTS Locations Apply for or Manage Your CCAP Benefits Online Use Louisiana’s secure system to apply for child care assistance or take action on an existing CCAP case Families apply for CCAP, upload documents, report changes, and check application or case status through the Louisiana CAFÉ system.

You will be directed to CAFÉ to complete your CCAP application or manage your benefits. CCAP is available to eligible families who need help paying for child care while they work, attend school, or participate in job training. Eligibility is based on your child’s age, your household income, and your work or school status.

You are responsible for child care costs for a child under age 13 (or under 18 with a disability) You meet work, school, or training requirements Your household income falls within CCAP limits Your child is a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen living in Louisiana Learn more about CCAP eligibility requirements , income limits and fees , or review common payment questions .

What Child Care Costs CCAP Covers CCAP helps eligible families pay for child care so parents and guardians can work, attend school, or complete job training. CCAP payments go directly to approved child care providers. Licensed child care centers Family child care and in-home providers School-based early learning programs Learn more about finding an approved child care provider and the child care provider types .

Find Child Care Options in Your Community Louisiana School & Center Finder Search child care sites available in your community Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies Get help choosing child care that meets your needs Early Childhood Performance Profiles Learn how publicly funded programs are performing Qualifying for Child Care Assistance The child needing care is a US citizen and resident of Louisiana or an eligible alien residing in the state of Louisiana.

Child Care Assistance Application Checklist Are you responsible for paying child care costs for a child under 13 or a child under 18 with a disability who lives with you?

receives disability income OR has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) OR a doctor's statement indicating special needs CAFE Household Application Instructions Parents or legal guardians meet one of the following requirements works at least 20 hours a week OR attends an accredited school or a training program as a full-time student OR attends an accredited school or a training program at least 20 hours a week OR attends a combination of work and school OR is actively seeking work OR participates in a transitional living program OR is experiencing homelessness CCAP Eligibility FAQs - General Information for Households Your household’s income before any paycheck deductions is less than the amount listed below for the household size (monthly gross earned and unearned income) CCAP Resources for Families CCAP Resource Guide for Families Seeking Employment or Training CCAP Resource Guide for Families Seeking Employment or Training (Arabic) CCAP Resource Guide for Families Seeking Employment or Training (Spanish) CCAP Resource Guide for Families Seeking Employment or Training (Vietnamese) CCAP Resource Guide for Homeless Families CCAP Resource Guide for Homeless Families (Arabic) CCAP Resource Guide for Homeless Families (Spanish) CCAP Resource Guide for Homeless Families (Vietnamese) Child Care Assistance Application Checklist Child Care Assistance Application Checklist (Spanish) Child Care Assistance Application Checklist (Vietnamese) Child Care Assistance Paper Application Child Care Assistance Paper Application (Spanish) Child Care Assistance Paper Application (Vietnamese) Child Care Assistance Report of Changes Form Child Care Assistance Report of Changes Form (Spanish) Child Care Assistance Report of Changes Form (Vietnamese) Early Childhood Developmental Screenings Guidebook Early Childhood Resource Guide for Preventing Expulsion & Suspension CAFE Household Application Instructions Case Not Certified Guide CCAP Application How-To Guide CCAP Household Eligibility FAQs - General Information CCAP Household Eligibility FAQs - Payments CCAP Rate Changes CCAP Sliding Fee Scale Income Guidebook Income Submission Calculator Things to Remember Guide CCAP Household Eligibility Telephone: 1.

877. 453. 2721 Fax: 225.

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