Helpful Documents
Here is a library of helpful resources that offer more information about the MN Department of Health's Child Care Assistance Program, the copayment process, and other supporting material on finding care and affording it. Additionally, there are resources relating to the impacts of COVID-19 in child care centers. Note: child care providers should have an emergency preparedness plan updated for COVID; feel free to ask your provider for more information.
do you need help paying for child care.pdfDo You Need Help Paying for Child Care?
ccap facts & figures.pdfCCAP: Facts and Figures
copay schedule.pdfCopayment Schedules (CCAP)
CCAP rates 11.15.21.pdfCCAP Rates (UPDATED 11/15/2021)
Entire CCAP Manual Feb2022.pdfCCAP Policy Manual (Feb. 2022)
Children and Families Resources in COVID-19 Response.pdfChildren and Family Resources in COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families.pdfCOVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families
FY2022 Early Learning Scholarship Area Administrator Web Posting_Revised 9-1-21.pdfEarly Learning Scholarship 2022
One-Pager_CTC-Major-Tax-Relief_8.5x11_Digital_061421_V4.pdfInformation on the Child Tax Credit Changes from the American Rescue Plan
St. Louis County_Becoming a Child Care Provider_FINAL.pdfBecoming a Child Care Provider Guide
Here is the link to apply for Child Care Assistance as well as other public assistance programs in Minnesota:
Still need help?
Here is a list of contacts who could offer more insight on information relating to child care:
Parent Aware: (888) 291-9811
Phone support available Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM and Fri 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM
St. Louis County Child Care Assistance (Duluth): (218) 726-2400
Hours open are Mon- Fri from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM
MN DHS Child Care Assistance: (651) 431-3809
MN Child Care Aware: (888) 308-3224
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