North Dakota child care assistance.

The program that helps North Dakota 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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The program in North Dakota

WhatDetails
ProgramChild Care Assistance ProgramSource: Child Care Assistance Program, North Dakota Health and Human Services. Checked November 3, 2026.
Run byNorth Dakota Health and Human ServicesSource: Child Care Assistance Program, North Dakota Health and Human Services. Checked November 3, 2026.

For families: who can apply

  • Parents must be working, or taking part in an allowable education or training program.Source: Child Care Assistance Program, North Dakota Health and Human Services. Checked November 3, 2026.
  • Children may get help until the eligibility period in which they turn 13 ends. A child with special needs may qualify up to age 19.Source: Child Care Assistance Program, North Dakota Health and Human Services. Checked November 3, 2026.
  • Monthly household income must be less than the CCAP income limits.Source: Child Care Assistance Program, North Dakota Health and Human Services. Checked November 3, 2026.
  • Since December 1, 2025, new applicants may be placed on a waitlist before help starts.Source: Child Care Assistance Program, North Dakota Health and Human Services. Checked November 3, 2026.

For families: how to apply

For providers: how to take part

Limits North Dakota publishes

Each figure as the program publishes it, with the date the source gives.

WhatFigureAs of
Maximum monthly income before taxes, family of four$8,284Source: Child Care Assistance Program, North Dakota Health and Human Services. Checked November 3, 2026.Oct. 1, 2026

Questions about child care assistance in North Dakota

What is the child care assistance program in North Dakota called?

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

Who can apply for child care assistance in North Dakota?

Parents must be working, or taking part in an allowable education or training program. Children may get help until the eligibility period in which they turn 13 ends. A child with special needs may qualify up to age 19. Monthly household income must be less than the CCAP income limits. Since December 1, 2025, new applicants may be placed on a waitlist before help starts.

How do families apply in North Dakota?

Families apply online in the Self-Service Portal, or print an application and return it to the Customer Support Center or a Human Service Zone office. Official page: https://dhsbenefits.dhs.nd.gov/SSPPortal/public/?userType=client

How does a child care provider take part in North Dakota?

A provider must be licensed, tribal registered, self-declared, or an approved relative child care provider. A provider must complete an IRS W-9 form. Provider applications can be picked up at the human service zone office.

Sources

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