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Child Care Assistance Program - CCAP - Pine County Public Health and Human Services

635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 220, Pine City, MN 55063

Eligibility

- CCAP: Families who are on MFIP, have had an MFIP case closed within the last 12 months or who meet the income and employment guidelines. - At-Home Infant Care (AHIC): Families must have a child under the age of 1 year; have been working, in school or looking for work before the birth of the child; meet income guidelines; not be receiving MFIP, Diversionary Work Program or other child care assistance; not received a total of 12 months of AHIC benefits in the past. The parent staying at home must be 18 years or older and caring for the child full-time. - Residents of Pine County

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate driver's license eviction notice health insurance card mail with current address Medicare card picture ID proof of address proof of citizenship/passport proof of household income Social Security card/number

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(320)216-4100

Voice - Intake Sandstone

(320)591-1570

Voice - Intake Pine City

https://www.pinecountymn.gov/departments/health_and_human_services/financial_assistance_(welfare)/child_care_assistance.php

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

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

Service area

Pine County, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Assistance paying child care costs 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. Family size, family income, and participation in authorized activities are considerations in determining eligibility for and amount of assistance, along with available funding.

Last Assured

10/14/2025

Providing organization

Pine County Public Health and Human Services

County human services office