Family and Children's Services
Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
HHS participates in the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) which provides financial child care assistance to eligible families. Eligibility is based on household income, work status and/or participation in the Colorado Works Program. The program also provides general information on child care assistance and referrals to child care providers and recruits, trains, and supports child care providers in the provision of services to families in need of child care subsidies.
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Eligibility:
To qualify for child care assistance you must meet basic income eligibility requirements and you must be participating in a qualifying activity. A qualifying activity includes working or looking for employment (up to 30 days per year). Child care expenses are only covered for the actual hours worked. All Broomfield CCCAP single heads of household applicants are required to apply for child support and pay a one time $20 child support application fee, if applicable.
To qualify for CCCAP in Broomfield, your family income must fall within 185% of the federal poverty level. Contact the CCCAP Technician at 720.887.2275 to learn more about the eligibility requirements. The Technician will conduct a brief telephone interview to determine income eligibility and schedule an appointment for a full intake interview.
Finding a Licensed Child Care Provider:
To qualify for child care assistance, you must use a licensed child care provider. All CCCAP parents are responsible for selecting their own provider. Parents may select a licensed child care center or a licensed family care home. Parents should select the type of care that best meets the needs of the child(ren) and family. Quality child care should include nurturing providers and an environment that is safe, developmentally stimulating and promotes growth and learning. Click here to download a helpful checklist for selecting the best child care facility for your child(ren).
For referrals to licensed child care facilities, Red Rocks Community College's Child Care Innovations
program maintains a list of current licensed providers.
They can be reached at
INFORMATION FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
Becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider:
The City and County of Broomfield does not issue child care licenses. For information about obtaining a child care license, please call the Colorado Department of Human Services' Child Care Licensing Division at 1-800-799-5876 or visit their website at http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/childcare/Licensing_home.htm.
Broomfield Child Care Summit:
The annual Broomfield Child Care Summit supports childcare providers in the community. Presenters at the event cover a broad spectrum of disciplines, resources, and agencies. The Summit provides a full day of education and training for child care providers in Broomfield and the surrounding communities. The overall goal of the event is to offer professional development for caregivers who nurture children, and to develop collaborative partnerships among agencies that meet the child care needs of the community. Attendees include family home childcare providers, childcare center providers, parents, foster parents and related professionals in the child care field.
The Summit is held in the fall of each year. For more information about the event, contact Colleen Girard at 720-887-2201.
The following websites provide additional information and resources for child care providers:
www.rrcc.edu/childcareinnovations/
Broomfield Early Child Care Council (BECCC)-Click on the link provided for additional information on this invitation-only council that is currently being developed.
For additional information about CCCAP, please contact the program coordinator at 720-887-2275 or click on this link to view a list of frequently asked questions and answers about CCCAP.