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Child Care Assistance Program - CCAP - Watonwan County Department of Human Services

715 2nd Avenue South, Saint James, MN 56081

Eligibility

- CCAP: Families who are on MFIP, have had a MFIP case closed within the last 12 months or who meet the income and employment guidelines. - At-Home Infant 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 Watonwan County

Required documents

Application/registration form birth certificate driver's license eviction notice health insurance card mail with current address Medicare card picture ID proof of address proof of citizenship/passport proof of household income Social Security card/number

Hours

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.watonwancountymn.gov/162/Financial-Assistance

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

- Call; walk in - Visit website to apply online at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/

Service area

Watonwan County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Application Process

Walk In

Description

Assistance 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 are considerations in determining eligibility for and amount of assistance, along with available funding.

Last Assured

03/12/2026

Providing organization

Watonwan County Department of Human Services

County human services office