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Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program - CCAP - Fillmore County Community Services - Social Services

902 Houston Street NW, Suite 1, Preston, MN 55965

Eligibility

Families who are on MFIP(Minnesota Family Investment Program), have had a MFIP case closed within the last 12 months or who meet the income guidelines; AHIC, families must have a child under the age of one 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

Required documents

Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program Application

Hours

Phone hours 8 am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
https://www.co.fillmore.mn.us/departments/community_services/human_services/index.php

Languages

English, Spanish

Interpretation services

Inperson interpreters, telephone interpreters, translator services, multilingual print materials

Application process

Call for information; must complete Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program Application

Service area

Fillmore County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Languages

Spanish

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

01/13/2022

Providing organization

Fillmore County Community Services - Social Services

Fillmore County Community Services (Human Services) provide services for the social and income maintenance needs of Fillmore County residents