Child Care Assistance

Apply for child care assistance online at mnbenefits.mn.gov.

• Txoj Kev Pab Nyiaj Them Nqi Zov Me Nyuam -- Hmoob
• Arjiga Minnesota ee Child Care Assistance Program (Barnaamijka Gargaarka Daryeelka Caruurta) -- Soomaali
• Solicitud de Child Care Assistance Program (Programa de Asistencia para Cuidado de Menores) de Minnesota -- Español

Please submit only one application. Submitting multiple applications through different channels will delay the processing of your application.

Clients can also send applications and verifications via email to [email protected], fax to 651-266-3931 or drop them off in a form drop box at sites throughout the county. See form drop-off & walk-in assistance sites. 

After an application is submitted, it will be assigned to an Eligibility Specialist to be processed within 30 days.

Families who are placed on the Basic Sliding Fee waitlist will be notified by mail.

If you have general questions about child care assistance program eligibility, call 651-266-4252.

To find a child care provider, visit Parent Aware or call their help line available in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish at 1-888-291-9811.

To see if your child care provider is in good standing:

• Call Ramsey County’s Family Child Care Licensing at 651-431-6500 and Provider Support at 651-431-4848.
• For non-licensed, home providers call 651-266-3781.
• Visit DHS licensing look-up.

• Minnesota Child Care Provider Guide
• Child care provider standard maximum rates

Providers who have questions about Child Care Assistance Program billing, rates, registration, supplements and over payments should call the DCYF Provider Support line at 651-431-4848.

Learn more about Ramsey County Child Care Licensing here or by calling 651-431-6500.

Report suspected child care fraud to the Minnesota Department of Human Services Office online or call the Minnesota fraud hotline at 651-431-3968.

View frequently asked questions about child care assistance