Child Care Assistance - Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties
Assistance with paying child care costs for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work or attend school. Family size, family income and participation in authorized activities, as well as available funding are considerations in determining the amount of the assistance.
Last assured
05/23/2023
Physical Address
412 North Nicollet, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Hours
8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Application process
Call for intake
Fee
Vary by service
Required documents
Must fill out the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Application. For AHIC, must also submit the AHIC Program Application Supplement.
Eligibility
CCAP: - Must work at least an average of 20 hours per week (10 hours per week if a full-time student) at minimum wage, participate in job search, attend school or training classes, or comply with the activities of an approved Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) employment plan. - Must cooperate with child support enforcement for all children in the family. - Must use a legal child care provider. Legal providers include licensed providers and unlicensed providers, 18 years of age or older, who are registered with a county to provide care. AHIC: - Families must have a child under the age of 1 year - Have been working, in school or looking for work before the birth of the child - Meet income guidelines; not be receiving MFIP, Diversionary Work Program or other child care assistance - Not received a total of 12 months of AHIC benefits in the past - The parent staying at home must be 18 years or older and caring for the child full-time - Residents of Faribault and Martin counties
Service area
Faribault County, MN Martin County, MN
Agency info
Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties
Joint county human services department with Faribault and Martin Counties