Child Care Assistance
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES
To support all families in accessing high quality childcare, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to low-income families while they are working or attending school.
CCAP WAITLIST WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 1, 2022
With changes in rates & eligibility the number of families applying and eligible for CCAP exceeds funds now available to serve families. A waitlist has been established so eligible families can access slots as soon as funding is available again. For more information, please see the CCAP Waitlist FAQs.
https://cafe-cp.doe.louisiana.gov/edselfservice/
DO I QUALIFY FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE (CCAP)?
Families are eligible for CCAP if:
- The child needing care is a US citizen or an eligible alien residing in the state of Louisiana.
- 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 receives disability income
- OR is experiencing homelessness
- Your household’s income before any deductions from your paycheck is less than the amount listed below for your household size (monthly gross earned and unearned income)
- CCAP Application Checklist
- CCAP Application Checklist
- CAFE Household Application - Instructions
- CCAP Application Process Flowchart
HOW DO I CHOOSE A CHILD CARE OPTION?
- Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
- Find a School or Center
- Understanding Early Childhood Performance Profiles
- Child Care Resources for Families on the Waiting List
FOR HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING CCAP
CONTACT INFORMATION
CCAP Household Eligibility
P.O. Box 260037
Baton Rouge, LA 70826
Telephone: 1.877.453.2721
Fax: 225.376.6060, 225.342.3906
Email: LDEccap@la.gov