Child Care Expense Assistance | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

117 West Jackson, Corydon, IA 50060

Eligibility

Parent must be employed or in academic/vocational training, must meet Income guidelines

Required documents

Social Security Card, Photo ID, proof of income (others might be requested)

(515) 564-4032

Fax·

Fax

(866) 448-4605

Voice·

Toll-Free

Websitehttps://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/child-care/CCA

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call or visit any county department of Human Services office, application can also be printed from https://hhs.iowa.gov

Fees

None

Service area

Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.

APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.

SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Date of Last Formal Update

02/24/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Child Care Expense Assistance Licensing/Certification/Accreditation Child Care Provider Referrals

Providing organization

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Provides Public Health and Human services to the community.