Georgia's Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) Program

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Active Childcare

About This Program

Georgia's Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program provides child care subsidies to low-income working families and those in approved education/training programs. Families choose from Quality Rated and other licensed providers. CAPS pays providers directly, with families contributing a co-payment based on income. The program prioritizes children from families receiving TANF and children in foster care.

Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment

Key Details

  • State program administered under federal CCDF block grant
  • Eligibility: At or below 85% State Median Income; parent must be working, in school, or in job training
  • Families choose their own licensed child care provider
  • Subsidy paid directly to provider; family pays income-based co-payment
  • Apply through your county/local social services office

How to Apply

Visit Official Program Page Track this program

1-888-4GA-DECAL (1-888-442-3322)

Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications

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