A Parent's Guide to Childcare Assistance in Grand Forks County

Parents in Grand Forks County can access affordable childcare through the North Dakota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and local Head Start initiatives. These programs provide substantial financial subsidies to help working and studying parents cover the high costs of licensed daycare and early childhood education.

Understanding the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

The CCAP helps pay for childcare so parents can work, attend school, or participate in job training. The program is administered through the Grand Forks County Human Service Zone, which you can find listed in our [Link to /] directory.

How do I qualify for CCAP?

• You must be a North Dakota resident living in Grand Forks County.
• You must be participating in an approved activity (working, job searching, or attending school).
• Your household income must fall within the state's sliding fee scale guidelines.

Head Start and Early Education Options

Beyond financial subsidies, Grand Forks offers Head Start programs that provide free, high-quality early childhood education for low-income families. These programs focus on school readiness, health, and family well-being.

Where else can parents find support?

Organizations like the YMCA Family Center offer sliding-scale fees for childcare and youth programs. Additionally, if you need help with basic children's needs, check out [Link to /our-blogs/community-assistance-programs-grand-forks] for info on clothing closets and family support services.