Child Care Affordability Program (CCAP)
What is CCAP?
CCAP helps eligible families to pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or participate in a job training program. CCAP is also available for eligible families where the adult(s) are retired and are the legal guardian of a child.
Who is eligible to receive CCAP?
- Child Care Affordability Program Wait List Effective 11/30/24 (PDF)
- Families must meet current income guidelines: Effective 10/19/2024 (PDF)
- Income guidelines effective 7/01/2024 through 10/18/2024 (PDF)
- Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be currently employed, enrolled in school or a job training program, or retired.
- CCAP Rules Effective 9/25/2024 (PDF)
- Previous CCAP Program Rules (PDF)
CCAP Eligibility Guidelines
- Applying for TCC vs. CCAP
- Parent Eligibility Requirements Flyer (PDF)
- July 1, 2024, 125% State Median Income (SMI) Increase (PDF)
- December 4, 2023, 85% State Median Income (SMI) Increase (PDF)
- October 19, 2024, 125% State Median Income (SMI) Increase (PDF)
How do I apply for CCAP?
There are 3 ways to apply.
- Print, complete, and return the application by mail:
- Call OCFS 1-877-680-5866 or (207) 624-7999 Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
- Visit your local DHHS office to receive a printed application. Find your local DHHS office or call 1-877-680-5866 or (207) 624-7999.
Who can I choose as my child care provider?
- Licensed child care centers
- Licensed family child care providers
- Adults who provide care in their own homes
- Adults who come to your home to provide care
- Relatives over the age of 18
How do I find a child care provider?
Are there out-of-pocket costs?
CCAP requires parents to pay a portion of child care costs on a sliding scale.
- Maine Child Care Market Rate 7/6/24 (PDF)
- Maine Child Care Market Rate 7/3/21 (PDF)
- CCAP Sliding Fee Scale (PDF)
- Parent Fee Coverage (PDF)
- Billing Weeks Schedule for CCAP (PDF)
Child Care Affordability Program (CCAP) Contacts
For general assistance or to submit an application contact:CCAP.DHHS@Maine.gov
Toll Free Number: 1-877-680-5866 or Augusta: 207-624-7999 or Fax 287-6308
To submit changes or updates contact the county in which you reside:
Integrity and Recovery |
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Provider support and community outreach |
Ashley Batchelder |
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CCAP Manager |
Kerri Wyman |
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CCAP Manager |
Diane Perry |
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Child Care Services Manager |
Gina Forbes |
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Associate Director of Early Care and Education |
Tara Williams |