Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

To support all families in accessing high-quality child care, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to low-income families while they are working or attending school.

Do I Qualify For Child Care Assistance (CCAP)?

• Families are eligible for CCAP if:
  • The child needing care is a US citizen or an eligible alien residing in the state of Louisiana.
  • Parents or legal guardians meet one of the following requirements:
    • Works at least 20 hours a week
    • OR attends an accredited school or a training program as a full-time student
    • OR attends an accredited school or a training program at least 20 hours a week
    • OR attends a combination of work and school
    • OR is actively seeking work
    • OR participates in a transitional living program
    •  OR receives disability income
    • OR is experiencing homelessness
  • Your household’s income before any deductions from your paycheck is less than the amount listed below for your household size (monthly gross earned and unearned income)

• CCAP Application Checklist

• CAFE Household Application – Instructions

• CCAP Application Process Flowchart

How Do I Choose A Child Care Option?

• Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
• Find a School or Center
• Understanding Early Childhood Performance Profiles
• Child Care Resources for Families on the Waiting List

For Households Receiving CCAP

• TOTS Locations

• CCAP Report of Changes Form
  

• Report Any Change for your Case Online

CCAP Household Eligibility
P.O. Box 260037
Baton Rouge, LA 70826

Telephone: 1.877.453.2721
Fax: 225.376.6060, 225.342.3906
Email: LDEccap@la.gov