CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE

Your Guide to CCDF & On My Way Pre-K Vouchers

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Child Care Assistance in

Indiana
CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT FUND PROGRAM
(CCDF)
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) helps low-income families
obtain child care so they can work, attend training or continue their education.
The purpose of CCDF is to provide low-income families with the financial
resources to locate and afford quality child care as well as increase the
availability of these programs.

ON MY WAY PRE-K PROGRAM

On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) awards grants to 4 year olds from low-income
families so that they may have access to a high-quality Pre-K program the year
before they begin kindergarten. Eligible families may use the grant at any
approved On My Way Pre-K program. Approved programs may be located in a
public or private school, licensed child care center, licensed family home, or
registered ministry, as long as the program meets the eligibility requirements
and is registered as an On My Way Pre-K provider.

MAXIMUS INTAKE OFFICES

Maximus is the intake agency for Central Indiana for both CCDF and OMWPK.
To make an appointment, go online to intakechildcare.com & click on the
BOOK NOW button. All appointments & services will be provided at the location
you choose.
**Current appointments may be offered virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions

Hamilton East Public Library Marion Shepard Community Center

1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, 46060 4107 E. Washington Street, 46201
Mondays, 9 am - 5 pm M/W 8am-7pm; T/Th 8am–5pm

Hendricks Family Promise Marion Fay Biccard Glick Center

238 N. Vine St., Plainfield, 46168 2990 W. 71st Street, 46268
Mondays, 8 am - 5 pm M/W 8am-7pm; T/Th 8am–5pm

Marion MLK Community Center Marion John Boner Center

40 W. 40th Street, 46208 2236 E. 10th Street, 46201
M/Th 8am-5pm; 3rd Sat 8am–5pm Monday-Thursday 8 am – 5 pm
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CCDF Eligibility
DO YOU QUALIFY? INCOME GUIDELINES
Be working or going to school, or Gross monthly income (before taxes
have a referral from the Department and any other deductions) cannot be
of Child Services (DCS) or from a more than 127% of the federal
TANF/IMPACT case worker, poverty level.
Be within federal income guidelines, Your family can stay in the program
Have proof of identity for all family until your income is more than 85%
members, of the Indiana median income
Live in the State of Indiana, guidelines by family size.
Have less than one million dollars in Licensed foster parents, who want
assets, and care for foster children, and parents
The children who receive CCDF help involved with DCS, do not have to
must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified meet these income rules.
legal alien

2 $1,790
EZIS YLIMAF

3 $2,257
4 $2,725
5 $3,193
6 $3,661
$0 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000

Questions about CCDF Eligibility?

Contact Maximus at
intakechildcare.com | intake@maximus.com
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On My Way PreK
WHY OMWPK?
On My Way Pre-K provides grants for 4-year-olds from low-income families, so they
may have access to high-quality Pre-k programs the year before they begin
kindergarten. The grants are available in all 92 counties. The program is flexible and is
built around the needs of families, offering options for full-day or partial-day programs.
When applications are available, families are chosen on a first come-first served basis
in the order in which applications are received. There are limited slots available in
each county, so families should apply early for best chances. Applications will be
accepted until all available slots have been filled.

DO YOU QUALIFY? MONTHLY INCOME BEFORE TAXES

Current Eligibility
The child will be 4 years old by August 1 Family size 0%-127%
1 $0 to $1,350.00
The child must live in a household with an
income below 127% of the federal poverty 2 $0 to $1,825.00
level 3 $0 to $2,299.00
4 $0 to $2,773.00
Parents or guardians in the household 5 $0 to $3,247.00
must be working, going to school or 6 $0 to $3,721.00
attending job training 7 $0 to $4,195.00
8 $0 to 4,669.00

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY Additional

Additionalnew
Neweligibility
Eligibility
Family Additional
size new eligibility
128%-185%
If funding remains, there may be a limited 1 $1,351.00 to $1,967.00
number of vouchers available for children who 2 $1,826.00 to $2,658.00
live in a household with incomes up to 185% 3 $2,300.00 to $3,349.00
of the federal poverty level. 4 $2,774.00 to $4,039.00
5 $3,248.00 to $4,730.00
*These children must also have a parent or guardian living in the household 6 $3,722.00 to $5,420.00
who is working, going to school or attending job training OR who receives
7 $4,196.00 to $6,111.00
Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income (also
known as SSDI or SSI) benefits. 8 $4,670.00 to $6,802.00

Questions about On My Way PreK Eligibility?

Contact Your Pre-K Project Manager
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Applying for CCDF & On My

Way Pre-K Vouchers

APPLY THROUGH EARLY ED CONNECT

01 Early Ed Connect, your one-stop shop to apply online

for On My Way Pre-K and CCDF assistance in Indiana.
*Referrals through IMPACT and DCS may look different & appointments may be
scheduled without a waiting period.

WAIT LIST

02
Unless you are in a priority group, most families are
put on the wait list. Once you are on the wait list, you
will be contacted every 90 days to see if you are still in
need of child care.
*Since the application process is now online, if you do not qualify, you will get
that message after completing the online application.

AFTER RECEIVING YOUR VOUCHER

03 You will need to reauthorize every 53 weeks and

will continue to remain in the program if you still
qualify and your child attend an approved program.

WHILE YOU WAIT...

04
There are a limited number of child care programs
that offer Title XX dollars to families on the CCDF
wait list until they receive their voucher. Contact
Child Care Answers for more information.
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Support Services
Child Care Answers is a child care resource and referral program. We
serve families, child care providers, and the community as we work to
enhance access to, and the quality of, child care services in Central
Indiana.

HOW WE HELP FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

Free one-on-one support for families needing financial assistance
Free list of child care, school age, or summer care programs that
meet your family's specific needs
Information on Indiana child care laws and regulations &
education on choosing a quality program

LOCATING QUALITY CHILD CARE

We can help you get started down the road to making this important decision. As you move
through the decision process, we offer support to help you understand what factors to
consider when choosing quality child care, preschool, and school-age care.
Our specialists can consult with you on which type of child care will best fit your needs,
based on your child’s age or special needs.

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