The Child Care Assistance Program aids low to medium income families with the cost of child care as they work or participate in education or training programs.

The goal of the program is to ensure that safe, healthy, quality child care is affordable and accessible to all of Alaska 's children and families.

Funding for the Child Care Assistance Program is provided by the State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Public Assistance, Child Care Program Office.

Providers Resources

Information for providers: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/ccare/providers.html

Billing Report Form - Excel document
Billing Report Form - pdf document

For help in filling out your billing report form, view our Power Point Presentation (coming soon)

How do I receive financial aid?

State funding for child care assistance: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/ccare/
For the application form: http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/e-forms/pdf/cc/CC8.pdf
Information for parents: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/ccare/parents.html
For a calculator to determine your eligibility: http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/ccare/calculator/index.cfm
For help in finding a child care provider: http://www.aeyc-sea.org/