• CCAP Rate Changes

• CCAP Sliding Fee Scale

• Tracking of Time Services IVR Training

• Why isn’t my case certified?

• Things to Remember

• CCAP Eligibility FAQs - General Information for Households
  

• CCAP Household Eligibility FAQs - Payments

• Application How-To Guide

• Income Guidebook

• Income Submission Calculator

• 2023 Child Care Program Statistics

• 2023 Child Care Gross Payments

• 2021 Child Care Redetermination Statistics

Child Care Assistance Program for Families

To support all families in accessing high quality child care, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to low-income families while they are working or attending school.

CCAP WAITLIST WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 1, 2022

With changes in rates & eligibility the number of families applying and eligible for CCAP exceeds funds now available to serve families. A waitlist has been established so eligible families can access slots as soon as funding is available again. For more information, please see the CCAP Waitlist FAQs.

Do I Qualify For Child Care Assistance (CCAP)?

• Families are eligible for CCAP if:

  • The child needing care is a US citizen or an eligible alien residing in the state of Louisiana.

  • Parents or legal guardians meet one of the following requirements:

    • Works at least 20 hours a week

    • OR attends an accredited school or a training program as a full-time student

    • OR attends an accredited school or a training program at least 20 hours a week

    • OR attends a combination of work and school

    • OR is actively seeking work

    • OR participates in a transitional living program

    •  OR receives disability income

    • OR is experiencing homelessness

  • Your household’s income before any deductions from your paycheck is less than the amount listed below for your household size (monthly gross earned and unearned income)

• CAFE Household Application - Instructions

How Do I Choose A Child Care Option?

• Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies

• Find a School or Center

• Understanding Early Childhood Performance Profiles

• Child Care Resources for Families on the Waiting List

For Households Receiving CCAP

• TOTS Locations

• CCAP Report of Changes Form
  

• Report Any Change for your Case Online

Informational resources for families

If you are interested in applying for other programs, please view the informational resources for families.

Informational Resources for Partners

Partners interested in sharing CCAP information and resources can access our communications toolkit, with downloadable and printable materials.