How does the Child Care Assistance Program work?
CCAP is not a free program. Almost all parents have to pay part of the cost of child care each month. This is called a co-payment or co-pay. CCAP has a sliding fee system — that means families that make more money pay a higher co-pay than families who make less money. Payments automatically go to providers, unless a provider wishes to have it issued to the family. If your provider charges more than the amount that the state pays, then you may have to pay the difference (plus your co-pay). Or you can find another provider who does not charge more than what the state will pay.
