CHILD CARE EXPENSE ASSISTANCE | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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
Physical Address
120 East Main Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Fax
(515) 564-4032
Application process
Call or visit any county department of Human Services office, application can also be printed from https://hhs.iowa.gov
Fee
None
Required documents
Social Security Card, Photo ID, proof of income (others might be requested)
Eligibility
Parent must be employed or in academic/vocational training, must meet Income guidelines
Languages
English
Agency info
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Provides Public Health and Human services to the community.