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Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is sponsored by State Departments of Social Services/Health and Family Services (e.g., Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Louisiana Department of Education, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families).
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is a state-administered program, often funded through the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), that helps eligible low-income families pay for child care. Payments are typically made directly to approved child care providers.
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2. Child Care Assistance Program # Child Care Assistance Program Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can help make quality child care affordable for families with low incomes. Search for Child Care and Early Learning programs Parents, stepparents, legal guardians and other eligible caregivers can receive child care assistance if they meet income limits and all other requirements.
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To be eligible for child care assistance, you must: * Submit an application and all required documents * Be working, going to school, searching for a job or doing activities in an employment plan * Have children needing care who are 12 or younger, or 13 or 14 years old with special needs * Have children who meet citizenship and immigration requirements * Cooperate with child support enforcement for all children in your family with an absent parent * Meet the program’s income limits * Have assets equal to or less than $1 million Families experiencing homelessness have three months after they apply to submit documents and be in an activity such as work, school or employment plan activities.
If your annual income is below these amounts based on your household size, you may be eligible for child care assistance. Most families have to pay a portion of the child care cost, called a copayment. See CCAP Copayment Schedules DHS-6413N (PDF) to review copayments, income entrance and exit levels.
_Note: Income guidelines are updated each year. These guidelines will change on Oct. 12, 2026.
_ Parent Aware offers free tools and resources to help families find the quality child care and early education programs their children need to succeed in school and life. Parent Aware is available in multiple languages. Family, Friend and Neighbor care providers who meet certain requirements may register with the Child Care Assistance Program.
These legal nonlicensed providersmust be monitored annually for compliance with health and safety requirements if they serve unrelated children. ## Child Care Provider Registration The Child Care Assistance Program pays child care providers to care for children from families with low incomes so parents can work or go to school, and children have more opportunities to thrive as learners.
Learn more abouthow child care assistance works for child care providers. ## More child care resources for families Child care programs for military families Authorized active duty personnel of all military branches that do not have access to an on-base child care provider may receive assistance in locating, selecting, and offsetting the cost of full-time or part-time civilian child care.
Learn more on the Child Care Aware of Minnesota website. Early Learning Scholarships Scholarships help families afford high-quality child care and early education programs. For more information, call 888-291-9811 or visit the Early Learning Scholarships page.
Head Start and Early Head Start Head Start and Early Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health and family well-being while engaging parents as partners. Contact the Minnesota Department of Education at 651-582-8412 for more information, or search for a Head Start or Early Head Start program near you.
Post-secondary child care grant program The Child Care Grant program provides financial assistance to students who have children 12 and under, are not receiving assistance under the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), and who demonstrate financial need for grants, to help pay for child care while pursuing a postsecondary education. Learn more on the Office of Higher Education website.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligibility for providers typically requires meeting state licensing or regulatory requirements to accept CCAP payments. Families must meet state-specific income guidelines and work, school, or training requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is funded by State Departments of Social Services/Health and Family Services (e.g., Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Louisiana Department of Education, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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