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Child Care Assistance Program - Illinois Action For Children - North Side/Uptown Location

4753 North Broadway, 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60640

The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps parents that are in school or working pay for child care. Eligibility is based on gross income and family size. Use the Eligibility Calculator on the Illinois Department of Human Services to see if you qualify.
Mon 8:30am - 4:00pm Tue 8:30am - 4:00pm Wed 8:30am - 4:00pm Thu 8:30am - 4:00pm Fri 8:30am - 4:00pm The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) contact center phone lines are open Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm
https://www.actforchildren.org/child-care/pay-child-care
[email protected]

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Download the Child Care Application forms on the website. Make sure to read all instructions and provide all necessary documentation. You must have a scheduled appointment to receive an in-person consultation for CCAP assistance. Phone appointments are only available on Wednesdays. Walk-in service is available at the Damen, Chatham, and Lawrence locations only. Homewood is closed to the public - no walk-in service is available.

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Description

The Illinois Child Care Assistance Program makes it possible for families who qualify to receive financial assistance in paying for child care. Parents must meet the State of Illinois' income and family size guidelines.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/23/2024

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Illinois Action For Children

Illinois Action for Children exists today because of the recognition that American families, to be self-sufficient, need access to quality, safe, and affordable child care so parents can go to work with confidence that their children are in good hands.

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