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Child Care Assistance - Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports

1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Eligibility

- Serves residents of Hennepin County; parent/guardian must meet income guidelines, must cooperate with child support enforcement and must meet work, education, or job search criteria - MFIP/DWP families work with an employment counselor to develop an employment plan

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate for families with children photo ID proof of residency (piece of mail, application of new ID, rental lease, bus ticket, etc.) shelter verification verification of the last 30 days of income and assets including more supporting documents can help process applications quickly

Hours

- Phone Hours: 9 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday - Drop Box Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week outside building near entrance
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/child-care-assistance

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Online Application: - To apply, visit MNBenefits at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov - To apply, submit forms, and update information, visit InfoKeep at https://infokeep.hennepin.us/ Print Application: - To print an application, visit https://edocs.mn.gov to download any form and print to send in an application - Mail applications to Hennepin County Department PO Box 107 Minneapolis, MN 55440 - Call for an application - Walk in to drop off or pick up an application at a Human Service Center location

Fees

Parent pays a bi-weekly co-pay to child care provider based on income and family size

Service area

Hennepin County, MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
Open Saturday or Sunday

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Description

The Child Care Assistance program helps families pay for child care so parents can work, look for a job or attend school. Parents must meet specific criteria with each activity for child care to be approved. Parents must comply with child support enforcement for all children in the family. Family income must meet income entry limits at application to qualify for the program. Parents pay a portion of the cost based on income and family size. The program is available for children younger than 13 and for special needs children younger than 15. Child care programs that help pay child care costs: - MFIP and Diversionary Work Program (DWP) Child Care is for families who receive MFIP or DWP benefits. Parents work with Employment Counselors to develop a plan for child care while they work, look for work or attend school. Contact your Employment Counselor for child care. - Transition Year Child Care is for families who received MFIP or DWP for at least 3 of the last 6 months. Program is available for up to 12 months from MFIP or DWP closing so parents can work or look for work. School and training programs are not approved activities for this program. - Basic Sliding Fee Child Care (BSF) is for families who need help paying child care costs while parents work, look for work or attend school. Funds are limited for this program so there may be a waiting list.

Last Assured

08/08/2024

Providing organization

Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports

County department that connect residents to food, cash, health care, emergency, child care assistance, and housing support benefits

Child Care Assistance - Hennepin County Human Services - Economic Supports