Arizona Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

About This Program

Arizona's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps income-eligible working families pay for child care. Families may choose from any licensed child care center or home registered with DES. The state pays the provider directly based on contracted rates; families pay 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 165% Federal Poverty Level; parent must be working, in school, or in approved 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