Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) provides childcare assistance to families needing childcare services to support their efforts toward self-sufficiency. CCCAP provides families access to reduced-cost child care at licensed childcare facilities or qualified (unlicensed) providers. Families must meet income guidelines. Benefits are available for children under the age of thirteen (13). Families can apply online, by mail, or by contacting your county’s Department of Human Services.
Beginning October 1, 2024, the Adams County Child Care Assistance Program is on an enrollment freeze.
Contact
Phone: 720.523.2337
Location: 11860 Pecos St. in Westminster, CO
Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Translation services are available in-office and by phone, once connected to a staff member.
Application Information
Beginning October 1, 2024, the Adams County Child Care Assistance Program is on an enrollment freeze. Applicants will be screened for eligibility and prioritization, which will be implemented once the enrollment freeze has lifted, and space becomes available.
Current CCAP families will remain on the program, provided that they continue to meet eligibility criteria and complete their annual recertification’s. Exceptions will be made for eligible child welfare or Colorado Works (Temporary Aid and Needy Families) participants.
How to Apply
Interested families can apply multiple ways including our online form, submitting a paper form, or in person at the Human Services Center.
Paper questionnaires can be picked up at our main office:
Human Services Center: 11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234
Paper questionnaires can be emailed to adamsccapparticipants@adamscountyco.gov.
CCAP Pre-Screening Questionnaires
Digital CCAP Pre-Screening Questionnaire
CCAP Pre-Screening Questionnaire – English
CCAP Pre-Screening Questionnaire – Spanish
Resources and Supports
Other Resources and Supports:
The Application Process
- Applicants apply for CCAP.
- Applicants are screened for eligibility.
- Applicants will receive notification via email if approved, denied, or if more information is required to determine their eligibility.
- Eligible households will be placed on an enrollment freeze waitlist that will be used for prioritization when the enrollment freeze ends, and space becomes available.
- Eligible households will be required to complete a recertification process every six months to verify their eligibility and their intention to remain on the enrollment freeze waitlist. Enrollment freeze recertifications will be sent via email.
- Once the enrollment freeze has been lifted, and space becomes available, eligible households meeting prioritization requirements will be notified via email regarding availability to apply for the benefit.
Who’s Eligible for CCAP
- Parents who are working
- Parents who are searching for a job (within state-established time limits)
- Teen parents (up to age 21) in a high school or GED program
- Parents needing child care for post-secondary education or training (up to a first Bachelor’s Degree or less)
- GED, ESL, or Adult Basic Education
- Families receiving Colorado Works/TANF
- Applicants must be residents of Adams County
- If applicable, parents are encouraged to cooperate and/or continue to cooperate with Child Support Services for the children requesting care.
| Individual Forms Available for Download | Formularios Individuales están disponibles para descargar |
|---|---|
| Income Guidelines | Pautas de ingresos |
| Provider Form | Formulario de proveedor |
| Custody Statement | Declaracion de custodia |
| Self-Employment Expense Ledger | Libro mayor de gastos de trabajo por cuenta propia |
| Self-Employment Verification of Employment | Verificación de trabajo por cuenta propia |
| Verification of Employment | Verificación de empleo |
| Verification of Employment Termination (VOET) | Verificación de terminación de empleo |
| Verification of Residence | Verificación de residencia |
| Redetermination | Redeterminación |
| Redetermination Cover Letter | Carta de presentación de predeterminación |
ATS for CCAP
Provider Resources
- CCCAP Provider Flyer – English
- CCCAP Provider Flyer – Spanish
- Schedule Virtual Provider Training (offered by Adams County CCCAP Provider Team)
- Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC)
- How to Get a Fiscal Agreement
- Fiscal agreement inquiries
- Manual Claim Form; Manual Claim Form (Spanish); Manual Claim Form Example; Manual Billing with ATS Instructions
- Adams County Manual Claim Instructions
- Attendance Tracking System (ATS) Information and Resources
- Walk With Me Through ATS
CCAP Resources
- Child Support Services or call 720.523.2600
- Community Resource Map
- Family Voice Council – English
- Family Voice Council – Spanish
- Fraud Hotline – Report fraud to the Colorado Department of Human Services at 877.934.6361. Be ready to provide the following information:
- The name of the individual or organization
- The address of the individual or organization
- The individuals living in the household
- The date of the alleged misconduct
- A detailed description explaining why you suspect fraud or abuse and your contact information
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Contact Human Services
Westminster – Main Location
Westminster, CO 80234
Brighton Workforce & Business Center
Brighton, CO 80601