Child Care Assistance Program
The State of Illinois has one of the best subsidized child care programs in the country. Eligibility guidelines are based on criteria such as income, family size, etc. Parents are required to make a monthly co-payment to the provider to help in the cost of care.
If you need help paying for child care, please click here for more information on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Eligibility Guidelines
The Department of Human Services has set priority eligibility guidelines to all applications.
To qualify for the program an applicant must be a:
- Recipient of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF),
OR A...
- Teen parent enrolled full-time in elementary of high school or GED classes to obtain a high school degree or its equivalent,
OR A...
- Family with child(ren) with special needs
OR A...
- Working family (not education/training) whose monthly income does not exceed 185% of the most current Federal Poverty Level for their family size.
- Families that are not recipients of TANF and that need child care assistance to participate in education and training.
Income Guidelines for New Applicants
(Effective 10/1/2017)| Family Size | Maximum Growth Monthly Income |
| 2 | $2,504.00 |
| 3 | $3,149.00 |
| 4 | $3,793.00 |
| 5 | $4,437.00 |
| 6 | $5,082.00 |
| 7 | $5,276.00 |
| 8 | $6,371.00 |
| 9 | $7,015.00 |
| 10 | $7,659.00 |
Once your completed application is submitted, it will be reviewed based on the eligibility factors of the program. Within 10 business days, you will receive an approval or denial notice, or request for additional information. If you do not receive a notification within 10 business days, please call our office.
If your application is approved, you are required to:
- Pay a monthly copay to your provider based on income and family size,
- Complete paperwork to be re-determined at least every six months,
- Notify Child Care Resource & Referral Network of changes in job, income, childcare provider or family size.
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