Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

Welcome!

We know how important it is for you to find quality child care for your child. The Illinois Department of Human Services' (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency are working together to support families to get the information and resources the need to find and select the best child care for their child.

How may we help you?

Select the link below:

Looking for a child care provider? Visit IllinoisCaresforKids.org today!

Eligibility/How to Apply?

Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Child Care Providers

What is High Quality Child Care

What are Developmental Screenings?

Serious Occurrences Involving Licensed Facilities

Serious Occurrences Involving License Exempt Providers

Recent CCAP Updates