Paying for Child Care
Financial aid and tax relief plans can help you pay for child care.
The cost of care depends on several factors, including your child’s age, the type of child care, and the location. There are several programs that can help make child care more affordable. These include:
- The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
- Early Learning Scholarships
- Credits and deductions on your income tax
You can call 888.291.9811 for help finding the right resources. Or, you can use:
- Bridge to Benefit’s free financial aid screening tool to see if you might be eligible for help. Go to mn.bridgetobenefits.org/Home2.
- You can use the Paying for Care Checklist as a financial aid guide. Go to ParentAware.orgfamilies//paying-for-care-checklist.
- Free help filing your tax return is also available in many communities. Go to revenue.state.mn.us/free-tax-preparation-help. Go to revenue.state.mn.us/free-tax-preparation-help.