Search: Family Services Index (Choosing Quality Child Care) > Affordable Child Care Should Not be Out of Reach The State of Illinois provides low-income families assistance for child care services when needed to work, attend school, training or other work-related activities. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) operates this program. Children's Home + Aid Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is responsible for the administration of the program, for the Illinois counties of Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington. Click here to download Frequently Asked Questions, Instructions, and the Child Care Application. The IDHS Child Care program serves low-income working families and families on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participating in education, training or other work-related activities approved by their caseworker. IDHS also assists teen parents in high school or GED programs and clients who are not receiving TANF cash assistance. Clients in a college degree program must work at least 10 hours per week. Clients who are enrolled in an occupational or vocational training program do not have a work requirement for the first two years. Clients attending high school, GED, ABE, ESL and other post-secondary education do not have a work requirement. If you have any question regarding this program please contact the Children's Home + Aid CCR&R CCAP at 1-800-847-6770 ext. 360. For additional information please visit: state.il.us/Agency/dhs Back to top