Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
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
03/07/2024
Physical Address
1 Mendota Road West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Hours
- Open: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Closed: Holidays
Voice
Voice
Fax
(651)554-5936
Voice
(651)554-5616
Application process
- Call for an application; mail or drop off an application in person; visit website https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/ to apply and submit an application online - Walk in to get an application at the Administration Center (Vital Statistics) 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 - Walk in to get an application at the Burnsville Workforce Center 2800 West County Road 42 Burnsville, MN 55337 - Walk in to get an application at the University of Minnesota Extension 4100 220th Street Farmington, MN 55024 - Walk in to get an application at the Western Service Center (Public Health or Social Services) 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 Once an application is received, a worker will call the applicant for a phone interview.
Fee
For employed individuals not on MFIP, assistance is based on a sliding scale; qualified individuals pay a part of their child care based on income and family size
Required documents
Varies
Eligibility
Families who are on MFIP and DWP, have had an MFIP and DWP case closed within the last 12 months, or meet the income guidelines, and are residents of Dakota County
Service area
Dakota County, MN
Agency info
Dakota County Employment and Economic Assistance
Administers financial assistance programs and support services to County residents to assist them in achieving and maintaining economic self-sufficiency.