The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Bureau of Child Care and Development provides low-income working families with child care resources.
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) 
provides low-income, working families with access to quality, affordable child care. They do this to help them continue working. Families are required to cost-share on a sliding scale based on family size, income, and the number of children in care. Check out the
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Eligibility Calculator . This helps determine if you may be eligible for this assistance, and how to apply.
Find a location: See if you qualify for child care assistance:
- Parent Information Provides information to qualifying parents on the services and assistance available for child care.
- DHS Childcare Program manual. Find eligibility information. Learn about the rights and responsibilities of child care assistance recipients.
- Use the DHS Locator. Find a DHS office or service provider in your area.
DHS Bureau of Child Care and Development resources:
Child Care Eligibility Calculator calculates how much you can receive in child care support.
Illinois Head Start Association provides services to qualified families. It helps them meet the individual needs of each child.
Bureau of Migrant Head Start provides help and information on child care. Get information about health programs and social services. Find services for preschool children of low-income migrant and seasonal farm workers.
More child care resources:
Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) is a statewide organization. Use this resource to make high quality, affordable early care and education choices.
Illinois State Disbursement Unit (ILSDU) is the payment processing center for all Illinois child support payments. They process payments and issue checks or direct deposit. It goes directly to the families that receive them.