Family Guide to CCDF
The CCDF helps low-income families get child care.
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) federal program helps families so that they may work, attend training or continue their education. It aims to increase the availability, affordability and quality of child care.
Considering your child care options?
Check out these resources that help you make the most of your CCDF voucher.
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Learn more about finding quality care.
Indiana child care search supports can help you find a program that fits your family needs, including location, fees and preferred Paths to QUALITY level. (A helpful note: higher levels mean higher CCDF reimbursement rates). For help finding child care, please fill out our Online Referral Request Form.
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Discover what quality care looks like in Indiana.
Hoosier families have lots of child care and early learning programs to choose from. Learn more about quality and safety in those settings, Indiana’s Paths to QUALITY program and the kinds of programs, including centers, home-based and faith-based child cares, in our state.
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Apply for CCDF online or Connect with a CCDF Eligibility Office.
Families can visit EarlyEdConnect.FSSA.IN.gov to start the application process for CCDF.
Additionally, every Indiana county is served by a CCDF Eligibility Office. Curious about what happens at a CCDF intake appointment? They’ll help you get started. You’ll also get information about the provider you’ve chosen. Plus, you’ll have the chance to chat about other services available to many Hoosiers.