Child Care Subsidy in Kentucky

Kentucky’s child care subsidy is administered through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). 

Kentucky Subsidy Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible for Kentucky CCAP if you meet the following conditions:

  • Your child is a resident of Kentucky and either a U.S. citizen or qualified legal immigrant.
  • Your child is under 13 years of age. There is an exception for children 13 to 19 years of age if your child has a disability.
  • You fit one of the following scenarios:
    • you work an average of 20 hours per week as a single parent and your income is less than child care income limits.
    • you work an average of 40 hours per week as a couple and your income is less than child care income limits.
    • you are a teen parent attending high school or pursuing a GED
    • you currently participate in the SNAP Employment & Training program
    • you are an adult who is a full-time student at a certified trade school or accredited college or university
    • you participate in Kentucky Works activities
    • you need child care as a support for child protective/preventative services
    • you are looking for employment

Review the table below for Kentucky’s typical income limit by household size; eligibility may also vary based on qualifying activities, so we encourage you to contact CCAP with questions about this requirement.

Household Size23456
Kentucky annual income limit$55,668$68,772$81,874$94,968$108,060

 

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