Child Care Assistance Program

Affordable Day Care is Within Reach

The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services and administered within Boone, Winnebago, Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties by YWCA Child Care Solutions. The CCAP program exists to help income-eligible families who work or go to school pay for some of the cost of child care. Parents/guardians must complete an application to apply for assistance and supply verification of employment and/or education activity.
Learn more about the CCAP Program (including how to apply).

Cost of Child Care

• Family Child Care Homes
• Child Care Centers

Payments and Provider Related Inquires

• Track your child care payments. (select “Vendor Payments”)
• Child Care Payment inquiries: Call (800) 804-3833. This phone number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Follow the voice instructions to enter your Social Security Number (SSN) or Federal Identification Number (FEIN) and the service month of the payment.
• Housing Authority and Loan Requests for Child Care Providers