Human Services

Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)

The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) helps eligible families pay for a portion of child care costs while parents are working, looking for work, or attending school.
School programs may include high school, GED, college, or vocational training.

Families are responsible for paying any child care costs not covered by the department directly to the selected providers. The parental fee is based on:

• Gross household income

• Number of people in the household

• Number of children in care

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible for CCCAP if you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• You receive Colorado Works/TANF benefits

• You are working

• You are looking for work (within state time limits)

• You are a teen parent (up to age 21) enrolled in high school or a GED program

• You are enrolled in post-secondary education or training (up to a first bachelor’s degree or less), for up to 24 months

• You are enrolled in GED, ESL, or Adult Basic Education programs (up to 12 months)

• You are a resident of Crowley County

How to Apply

You can apply online through Colorado PEAK. Your application will be automatically submitted to the Crowley County Department of Human Services.

Other submission options:

• Fax: 719-267-5296

• Mail or In-Person:
  Crowley County Department of Human Services
  631 Main Street, Suite 100
  Ordway, CO 81063

For questions, call: 719-267-3546

Interested in Becoming a CCCAP Provider?

If a parent or caregiver has selected you as their child care provider, call 719-267-3546. We will send you a packet that includes the documents and steps required to become a CCCAP provider.

Relative or Friend Interested in Becoming a Qualified Exempt Provider?

Some child care providers may be legally exempt from licensing. For example, if you are a friend or relative of the family, you may not need a child care license. These individuals are known as Qualified Exempt Providers under CCCAP.

Qualified Exempt Providers must:

• Register with CCCAP

• Complete background checks for child abuse, neglect, or other crimes

For more information on how to become a Qualified Exempt Provider, please contact 719-267-3546.

Choosing a Child Care Provider

Eligible families are responsible for selecting their own child care providers. Options include:

• Licensed child care centers

• Licensed family child care homes

• Friends, neighbors, or relatives

When choosing a provider, consider whether your child will be safe, comfortable, and supported in learning and development.

To find providers who accept CCCAP, visit Children First Colorado or call:

• 719-549-3411

• 719-549-3407

You may also contact Mile High United Way at 1-877-338-2273 (toll-free).

Attendance Tracking System (ATS)

The Attendance Tracking System (ATS) is used to access CCCAP services after you are approved.
For guidance, view the ATS Training Materials

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

View the full USDA Nondiscrimination Statement to learn about your rights.