Michigan Child Development and Care (CDC) Program

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Active Childcare

About This Program

Michigan's Child Development and Care (CDC) Program provides subsidized child care to eligible low-income families. Parents choose from licensed or registered child care providers. The state pays the provider directly based on approved rates, with families contributing a monthly co-payment determined by income and family size.

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 150% Federal Poverty Level; parent must be working, in school, or in 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

1-855-444-3911

Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications

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