Childcare Assistance
The Child Care Assistance Program can help families with low income pay child care costs for all children age 12 and younger and for handicapped children ages 13 and 14. Child Care Assistance funds are available through Traverse County Social Services Department.
The Child Care Assistance Program is a reimbursement program that helps working parents and/or students pay their child care expenses. The program has income guidelines.
For more information or to see if you meet the guidelines, contact Traverse County Social Services Department at (320) 422-7777.
Services:
MFIP Child Care is for families who receive assistance from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Diversionary Work Program (DWP).
Transition Year Child Care is available to families for one year after their MFIP or DWP benefits close.
Basic Sliding Fee Child Care (BSF) is available to families who are not on public assistance. This program has limited funding.
Conditions of Eligibility:
- Must reside in Traverse County
- Must meet income guidelines
- Parent/Guardian must cooperate with child support enforcement
- Parents/Guardians must meet work, education, or job search criteria (MFIP/DWP families work with an Employment Counselor to develop an employment plan
If you meet these conditions, you may complete the application below and return it to our agency.