Summary
Implement Maine's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which provides subsidized child care to eligible families.
Program Details
Maine CCAP helps eligible families pay for child care so parents can work, attend school, or participate in training. The program is administered by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Child and Family Services.
Key Components to Implement
- Eligibility determination (income limits, activity requirements, age requirements)
- Copayment calculation based on family income and size
- Provider payment rates / market rate caps
- Integration with other benefit programs (TANF, etc.)
Regulatory Authority
- Maine DHHS Child Care Assistance Program rules
- 10-148 CMR Chapter 303 (Child Care Assistance Manual)
Summary
Implement Maine's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which provides subsidized child care to eligible families.
Program Details
Maine CCAP helps eligible families pay for child care so parents can work, attend school, or participate in training. The program is administered by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Child and Family Services.
Key Components to Implement
Regulatory Authority