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The children who are eligible for the program.The amount of your monthly co-payment (your share of the cost of child care).
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In addition to these background checks, all license exempt child care providers, except a provider who is a relative of the child, shall complete and sign authorizations for a State and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint-based criminal history record check and submit to fingerprinting, if required, to determine if the child care provider has prior criminal convictions or pending criminal charges that may exclude them from the program. All persons subject to CANTS checks shall also be screened through the Illinois and National Sex Offender Registries. Provider background checkĪs a condition of eligibility to receive a state subsidy for providing child care services to eligible families, all license exempt child care providers must agree, in writing, to a Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) check.
Without advance notice, we cannot guarantee your new provider will get paid for the time that he or she cared for your child(ren). It is important that you notify us as soon as you know that you are changing providers. Call the phone number on the back of this guide for more information.
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We also have information on how to look for safe, quality care.
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We can give you a list of child care providers in your area, plus tips on your options, which range from center care to home care. If, for any reason, you need to find a new child care provider, we can help. Please remember-whether a provider is licensed or license-exempt, it is the quality of care that counts! Changing your child care provider Authorize and submit to all required background checks.May not be on the same TANF cash assistance grant as you and your children if you are receiving these benefits.May not be the parent or step parent of the children.Can be licensed or license-exempt (not legally required to be licensed).What's right for you and your child may not be the same as what works for friends or family members. Not all child care providers are the same. You must submit the needed information within 10 business days of the request or your application will be denied. If conflicting information is found, or there is information missing, the CCR&R will send you a Request for Additional Information Form. Information is verified using various state databases. The CCR&R will either "approve" or "deny" your application based on the information you give them. You will need to work closely with your Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency to help supply all of the information that is needed to determine if you qualify for the program. Parents of limited income that work or attend school or vocational training may be eligible for help with the cost of child care. We're here for you! Getting started Eligibility If you have more questions, or need clarification, please call your local CCR&R. The information in this guide is provided to help you use, and make the most of the services available to you. We want to make things as easy as possible. We understand that the procedures and paperwork can be confusing. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency are working together to help families get the information and resources they need to access the best child care for their child. DHS 4611 Child Care Assistance Program: Parent's Guide (pdf) Welcome to the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)Īs a parent, providing your child with the long-lasting benefits of quality child care is one of the most important things you can do for his or her future.