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Source review: Oct 13, 2026

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  • Confirm copayment, provider, income and wait time; special rules apply to families experiencing homelessness.
  • A current deadline was not confirmed; check with the organization before applying.
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Childcare & early childhoodProgramState program · MN

Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program

Help with child care while the caregiver works, studies, seeks work or follows an employment plan.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Apply through MNbenefits and contact the county or Tribal agency for documents and follow-up.

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    Apply through MNbenefits and contact the county or Tribal agency for documents and follow-up.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

MN; the organization confirms the service area and applicable requirements.

  • MN

What it offers

Payment of part of child care costs; most families have a copayment.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Children age 12 or younger, or ages 13–14 with special needs; family must meet income, asset, activity and child-related requirements.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

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Contact information

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Source review
Oct 13, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 13, 2026
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026

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