Child Care Expense Assistance | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
203 Main Street, Dakota City, IA 50529
Parent must be employed or in academic/vocational training, must meet Income guidelines
Social Security Card, Photo ID, proof of income (others might be requested)
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Fax
Call or visit any county department of Human Services office, application can also be printed from https://hhs.iowa.gov
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Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment.
APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER.
SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov
02/24/2026
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Provides Public Health and Human services to the community.