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Child Care Expense Assistance Applications (CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) | Kentucky Department For Community Based Services - Northern Bluegrass Region

500 South Main Street, Williamstown, KY 41097

All services are accessible.
Eligibility
Open to parents and caregivers of children under age 13 who:
  • have a gross countable income less than or equal to 85% of the State Median Income
  • are employed or enrolled in full-time education
  • are unemployed but are participating in an initial job search
  • are a teen parent attending school or pursuing a GED in a classroom setting

Parents and caregivers of children ages 13-19 with special needs may also apply for assistance.,Open to parents and caregivers of children under age 13 who:

  • have a gross countable income less than or equal to 85% of the State Median Income
  • are employed or enrolled in full-time education
  • are unemployed but are participating in an initial job search
  • are a teen parent attending school or pursuing a GED in a classroom setting

Parents and caregivers of children ages 13-19 with special needs may also apply for assistance.

Required documents
Proof of income,Other documents (Proof of applicant's educational enrollment (if applicable)),Photo ID (Identification for head of household, such as a driver's license, passport or birth certificate),Proof of citizenship (Proof of child's citizenship, such as a birth certificate),Proof of residence
Hours
Phone line only on Saturday.
(855) 306-8959
Voice·

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Languages
Other languages by translation
Application process

Applications may be submitted online, by phone, in person, or by mailing, faxing, or hand-delivering a completed application to the DCBS office in your county of residence. Applicants will be contacted to complete an interview after their application is received.

Fees
Families pay a share of child care costs based on household income and family size.
Service area
Grant County, Kentucky Boone County, Kentucky Campbell County, Kentucky Kenton County, Kentucky

Offers the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Provides partial payment of childcare costs for eligible families.

Last assured
10/13/2025
Providing organization
Kentucky Department For Community Based Services - Northern Bluegrass Region
Regional office overseeing 12 counties in Northern Kentucky administering state, federal, and local programs focused on improving family self-sufficiency.