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CCAP BIRTH-3 PROGRAM

A childcare assistance program for parent(s)/guardian(s) who are
working a minimum of 20 hours per week and/or in school full-time (12 credit hours)

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Please note before applying:

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This program is NOT the state CCAP Voucher program.

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The following documents are needed to complete your child's application, no matter if you are working or in school. Every application requires the following:

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Part One

CHILD IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS

Child Identification Documents

  • ​Child’s Birth Certificate 

  • Child's Social Security Card

  • Child's Current Immunization Record. Must have expiration date at the top of the record.

CHILD HOUSEHOLD DOCUMENTS

Child Residency Documents

Household Composition:

  • Head of household (care giver applying)

  • Legal or non-legal spouse of parent applying

  • All dependent children below the age of 18.

All adults must provide ONE of the following:

  • Louisiana Driver's License or state-issued ID,

  • Current utility bill with the head of household's name and address,

  • Current lease or mortgage statement for the head of household.

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All dependents (not receiving assistance) must provide a birth certificate.

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Part Two

All parents/guardians must provide documentation for work and/or school, and all household unearned income (if any)

PROOF OF WORK DOCUMENTS

Provide ONE of the following:

  • Four (4) sequential pay statements for EACH ADULT in the household.

    • Pay documents must be from within 45 days of the application date.​

  • An official letter from your employer stating all of the following:

    • Where parent/guardian is employed, work hours, rate of pay, start date of employment. Must be signed and dated by employer.

  • Parents/Guardians who are employed intermittently or self-employed must submit a Declaration of Income for Irregular Employment form.

  • If actively seeking employment (ASE), screenshot of active HIRE account from Louisiana Workforce Commission website or unemployment pay statement. 

    • ASE can only be used for one-year in this program.  ​

PROOF OF SCHOOL DOCUMENTS

Parent(s) must be enrolled during the year of the child receiving care!

Provide ONE of the following:

  • Current transcript to show full-time or part-time status with anticipated future graduation date.

    • Full​-time is at least 12 credit hours per week,

    • Part-time is less than 12 credit hours.

  • 'Student Enrollment' letter from the registrar on school or training letterhead with hours attending and courses being taken. 

  • Letter from school advisor signed on the institution's letterhead could also verify student status.

PROOF OF UNEARNED INCOME

If you receive income from any of the following, documentation must be provided:

  • Child Support

  • Alimony

  • Disability Benefits

  • Retirement Benefits

  • Statement from the Social Security Administration verifying that the child listed on the application is a recipient of SSI benefits. 

CCAP BIRTH-3 PARTICIPATING
SITES

Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Kiddieland Learning Center
Little Scholar's Learning Center
Mommy's Helping Hands, Inc.
Mommy's Helping Hands, Inc., Too
Next Generation
Sam's Kids Safari
Shalacy Baudoin, Family Childcare
Tonia Bolden, Family Childcare

Ready to apply?

If additional information/documents are needed to process your child's application, notes will be posted.

Check out the video below on how to view notes!

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