Michigan child care assistance.

The program that helps Michigan families pay for child care, who can apply, how to apply, and how providers take part. Last checked November 3, 2026.

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WhatDetails
ProgramChild Development and CareSource: CDC | Parents, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.
Run byMichigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and PotentialSource: CDC Scholarship Handbook for Parents, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.

For families: who can apply

  • Parents may qualify when they need child care for work, including self-employment.Source: CDC Scholarship Handbook for Parents, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.
  • Undergraduate college study can qualify, but graduate, medical, and law school do not.Source: CDC | Parents, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.
  • At application, a family's gross monthly income must not be over the limit for its family size.Source: RFT 270: CDC Income Eligibility Scale and Provider Rates, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Checked November 3, 2026.
  • A child who turns 13 during the 12-month eligibility period stays eligible for the rest of that period.Source: CDC Scholarship Handbook for Parents, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.

For families: how to apply

  • Families apply online at MI Bridges, or with a paper application at their local MDHHS office.Source: CDC | Parents, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.Apply on MI Bridges

For providers: how to take part

  • A family, friend, or neighbor who wants to give care must apply and be enrolled as a license exempt provider.Source: CDC Scholarship Handbook for Parents, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.
  • License exempt providers must take a one-time preservice training, and are not paid until it is complete.Source: CDC | Providers, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.
  • After a provider is approved, the parent sends the Provider Verification form to MDHHS so the child can be assigned.Source: CDC | Providers, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.
  • The provider page lists the license exempt application and the steps for licensed providers.Source: CDC | Providers, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. Checked November 3, 2026.Child Development and Care information for providers

Questions about child care assistance in Michigan

What is the child care assistance program in Michigan called?

Child Development and Care. It is run by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

Who can apply for child care assistance in Michigan?

Parents may qualify when they need child care for work, including self-employment. Undergraduate college study can qualify, but graduate, medical, and law school do not. At application, a family's gross monthly income must not be over the limit for its family size. A child who turns 13 during the 12-month eligibility period stays eligible for the rest of that period.

How do families apply in Michigan?

Families apply online at MI Bridges, or with a paper application at their local MDHHS office. Official page: https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

How does a child care provider take part in Michigan?

A family, friend, or neighbor who wants to give care must apply and be enrolled as a license exempt provider. License exempt providers must take a one-time preservice training, and are not paid until it is complete. After a provider is approved, the parent sends the Provider Verification form to MDHHS so the child can be assigned.

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Child care assistance in other states

  • Alabama

    Child Care Subsidy Program, run by the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

  • Alaska

    Child Care Assistance Program, run by the Alaska Department of Health.

  • Arizona

    Child Care Assistance Program, run by the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

  • Arkansas

    School Readiness Assistance, run by the Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood.

  • California

    CalWORKs Child Care, run by the California Department of Social Services.

  • Colorado

    Colorado Child Care Assistance Program, run by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.

  • Connecticut

    Care 4 Kids, run by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.

  • Delaware

    Purchase of Care, run by the Delaware Division of Social Services.

  • District of Columbia

    DC Child Care Subsidy Program, run by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).

  • Florida

    School readiness program, run by the Florida Department of Education.

  • Georgia

    Childcare and Parent Services, run by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

  • Hawaii

    Child Care Subsidy, run by the Hawaii Department of Human Services.

  • Idaho

    Idaho Child Care Program, run by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

  • Illinois

    Child Care Assistance Program, run by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood.

  • Indiana

    Child Care and Development Fund, run by the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration.

  • Iowa

    Child Care Assistance, run by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Kansas

    Child Care Assistance, run by the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

  • Kentucky

    Child Care Assistance Program, run by the Division of Child Care.

  • Louisiana

    Child Care Assistance Program, run by the Louisiana Department of Education.

  • Maine

    Child Care Affordability Program, run by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Massachusetts

    Child Care Financial Assistance, run by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

  • Minnesota

    Child Care Assistance Program, run by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

  • Mississippi

    Child Care Payment Program, run by the Mississippi Department of Human Services.

  • Missouri

    Child Care Subsidy Program, run by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood.

  • Montana

    Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship, run by the Montana DPHHS Early Childhood and Family Support Division.

  • Nebraska

    Child Care Subsidy Program, run by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Nevada

    Child Care and Development Program, run by the Nevada Division of Social Services.

  • New Hampshire

    NH Child Care Scholarship Program, run by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration.

  • New Jersey

    New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program, run by the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development.

  • New Mexico

    Child Care Assistance, run by the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department.

  • New York

    Child Care Assistance Program, run by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

  • North Carolina

    Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program, run by the NC DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education.

  • North Dakota

    Child Care Assistance Program, run by the North Dakota Health and Human Services.

  • Ohio

    Publicly Funded Child Care, run by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth.

  • Oklahoma

    Child Care Subsidy Program, run by the Oklahoma Human Services.

  • Oregon

    Employment Related Day Care, run by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.

  • Pennsylvania

    Child Care Works, run by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

  • Rhode Island

    Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), run by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services.

  • South Dakota

    Child Care Assistance, run by the South Dakota Department of Social Services.

  • Tennessee

    Child Care Payment Assistance, run by the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

  • Texas

    Child Care Services, run by the Texas Workforce Commission.

  • Utah

    Employment Support Child Care, run by the Department of Workforce Services.

  • Vermont

    Child Care Financial Assistance Program, run by the Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division.

  • Virginia

    Child Care Subsidy Program, run by the Virginia Department of Education.

  • Washington

    Working Connections Child Care, run by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

  • West Virginia

    Child Care Assistance, run by the West Virginia Department of Human Services, Bureau for Family Assistance.

  • Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Shares, run by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

  • Wyoming

    Child Care Subsidy Program, run by the Wyoming Department of Family Services.

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