Program Details
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
Child Care and Early Education Programs
Provides oversight and programs that support families raising children in Minnesota
Description
Programs help make quality child care affordable for income-eligible families and support efforts that improve the overall quality of care across the state.
Programs include:
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Provides financial assistance to help families with low incomes pay for child care
- Parent Aware - Helps families find quality child care and education programs
- Support for Family, Friends & Neighbors (FFN) Caring for Children - Provides training and resources for FFN caregivers
Features
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Area Served by County
- Statewide
Application Instructions
For applications for Child Care Assistance Program, contact your local county or Tribal Nation social service agency, or apply online.
Visit the ParentAware website for information on rated programs and earning Parent Aware ratings.
444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155
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444 Lafayette Rd N, St. Paul, MN, 55155
Area Served
Statewide
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 651-431-3809
- DHS Information Desk: 651-431-2000
- TTY: 800-627-3529
- Speech-to-Speech relay: 877-627-3848
Websites
Other Services at this Location
- Adoption Services Support for families who provide permanent homes for children through adoption and kinship arrangements
- Refugee Resettlement Programs Support for programs that help in the resettlement of refugees in Minnesota
Last Update
3/18/2025