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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

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.

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