Child Care Assistance - Carver County

Child Care Assistance helps families with low income pay for childcare. This allows parents to work, go to school, or look for a job. The program is funded by the state and federal government.

Income Eligibility

• MFIP families: income at or below 67% of exit level for household size.
• All others: income at or below 47% of entrance level.
• Check eligibility with DHS-6413M 
• Some families may need a small co-payment.

• Families enrolled in the Minnesota Family Investment Program or Diversionary Work Program.
• Families in transition who had MFIP for at least 3 of the last 6 months.
• Low-income families not in MFIP or DWP may qualify for Basic Sliding-Fee Assistance (limited funds).
• If you are on a waitlist, you will get a letter by mail.

• Basic Sliding-Fee Child Care Assistance Program 2024 2025 Fund Plan

• Child Care Assistance Program Amendment

• Redetermination Amendment Addendum

• 2024 - 2025 County and Tribal Child Care Fund Plan Amendment

• 2026-2027 Draft County and Tribal Child Care Fund Plan

• Pays licensed childcare centers or registered family providers.

• Can cover legal, unlicensed providers over 18 who pass a background check (fee applies).

Need Help Finding Childcare?

Call: (888) 291-9811

Visit Think Small Leaders in Early Learning

Applications

• Available at the CareerForce Center or online at the MN Benefits Website. 

• For help, contact Child Care Specialist Roshann Lund:
  • Phone: (612) 469-8726 
  • Email: rlund@carvercountymn.gov

Learn More or Apply in Person

Call (952) 361-1711

Carver County Government Center Human Services Building 602 E. 4th Street, Chaska. 

We are open Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

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