Child Care Expense Assistance | YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Resource Name:Child Care Expense Assistance | YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago - Patterson and McDaniel Family Center

2055 West Army Trail Road, Suite 140, Addison, IL 60101

Eligibility

Resident of DuPage, Kane or Lake County; Parents must be either be working and/or enrolled in school or approved TANF activity; Must find a child care provider willing to accept child care assistance funding; Must complete the Application for Child Care Assistance; Must meet household income guidelines.

Required documents

Photo ID proof of address Social Security Cards for all members if available otherwise other documentation may be accepted income statements verification of employment and/or school status. Additional information may be required.

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday, 8:00 am - 1:30 pm

630-790-6600

Voice

Main

888-293-2080

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Rape Crisis Hotline

630-629-7801

Fax

630-790-6600

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Counseling (Suburban Cook and DuPage Counties)

312-439-6229

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Workshops

312-372-6600

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Chicago Office

847-662-4247

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Health Education

Website

https://www.ywcachicago.org/family-support-services

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

(1) Call during listed hours. (2) Application processing can take 30-45 days

Fees

None

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL

Manages the state childcare payment assistance program and referrals to childcare providers for DuPage and Kane County residents. Offers a sexual assault hotline, general counseling services, and health and financial management workshops.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/29/2026

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

What's Here

Child Care Expense Assistance

Providing organization

YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago Patterson and McDaniel Family Center