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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

201 North Elm Street, Creston, IA 50801

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;

Voice

(866) 448-4605

Toll-Free | child care assistance

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.