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For Families

Eligibility

Requirements for Illinois CCAP

  • You must live in Illinois
  • All adults in the home must be employed and/or going to an eligible educational activity (High school, trade school, undergraduate college…)
  • You must have children younger than 13 that need care while you are working or going to school
  • Children with documented special needs may be eligible up to the age of 19
  • You must have family income below allowable limits.
Check Your Eligibility

Finding a provider

CCAP providers
Find an Early Learning Program

Reminder: You must contact the provider of your choice to obtain the information needed to complete the provider section of the CCAP application BEFORE applying online or mailing out your paper application.

Online Application

For online application form, please watch the video tutorial!. To watch the video in your language please select it from the dropdown below.

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Please remember, If you click “Yes” to submit the application online now, you cannot attach supporting documents to your application. You must mail or carry copy of all necessary supporting documentation (i.e. check stubs, school schedule) forms to Illinois Action for Children 1340 South Damen Avenue, 3rd Floor Chicago, Illinois 60608. | Fax: 312-823-1200 | If you do not have two paycheck stubs and need to download an employment verification form, please click here.

Online Application Form

Once you have submitted your application you should be contacted by Action for Children with updates regarding the status of your case. If you have questions

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