Child Care Assistance Program - CCAP - Polk County Social Services

1424 Central Avenue NE, Suite 104, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Eligibility

Families who meet at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and are residents of Polk County

Required documents

Driver's license/state ID proof of address proof of children's ages proof of citizenship/passport proof of household income proof of guardianship work history

Hours

- Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Window Service: 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

(877)281-3127

Voice

(218)470-8483

Voice

(218)281-3926

Fax

https://www.polkcountymn.gov/256/Income-Maintenance

Languages

Spanish

Application process

- Call for information; walk-in - Visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Fees

Paid by county/state; sliding scale

Service area

Polk County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Languages

Spanish

Description

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school.

Last Assured

09/24/2025

What's Here

Low Income Child Care Expense Assistance Applications

Providing organization

Polk County Social Services

Provides comprehensive support services to Polk County residents, including medical coverage, financial aid, food assistance, employment support, care coordination, and protective services for adults and children.