Michigan Child Development and Care (CDC) Program

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

Deadline: Rolling — year-round applications