Child Care Assistance
The Low-Income Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps eligible families with the costs of child care for children from birth to age 12 while the parents work toward self-sufficiency.
Eligibility
To qualify for CCAP, families must meet eligibility requirements and income limits and be involved in one of the following activities:
- Working or looking for a job
- Attending college or vocational school
- Enrolled in high school if under age 21
- Studying for a GED if under age 21
Parents must also pay a portion of the child care costs. Parental fees, program benefits, provider rates and program availability are subject to change.
Choosing a Provider
Each family can choose a child care provider that best meets their needs. CCAP will pay the provider directly for times when the parent is at the approved activity. Arapahoe County Department of Human Services will conduct background checks on providers. Parents can conduct online child care searches by visiting Colorado Shines or calling the Colorado Shines Child Care Referral Line at 877-338-2273. You can also check into any licensing history for licensed or registered providers.
How to Apply
- To Apply: Print an application (Spanish) and fax, mail or deliver it to our Aurora or Littleton office. You can also apply online through the Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK).
- To Renew Benefits: Print a redetermination form (Spanish) and fax, mail or deliver it to our Aurora or Littleton office
For Providers
If you are interested in becoming a Colorado Child Care Assistance Program provider and would like to enroll as a provider, visit the Colorado Department of Early Childhood to get started.
For general provider inquiries contact the Human Services Finance Division at hsfinanceccap@volamdolong.com. Providers who need to contact the State CCCAP program or have issues with ATS please email cdec_ats_helpdesk@state.co.us for assistance.
