Rhode Island Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

About This Program

Rhode Island's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps low-income working families pay for child care. Families choose from licensed child care centers or family day care homes in Rhode Island. The state pays providers directly at reimbursement rates based on the BrightStars quality rating. Families contribute a co-payment based on 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 180% 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