Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

About This Program

Illinois' Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides subsidized child care to low-income working families. Eligible families receive a certificate to use at any licensed home-based or center-based provider enrolled in CCAP. The program is administered through the Department of Human Services and emphasizes access to quality ExceleRate Illinois-rated programs.

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 200% Federal Poverty Level (with priority for families under 185% FPL); parent must be working or in school/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

Deadline: Rolling — year-round applications