Child Care Development Fund (CCDF)
ABOUT
Known to many families as “the voucher program,” the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program created to help low-income families obtain child care so they can work, attend training, or continue their education. First-time applicants may qualify if searching for a job. The purpose of CCDF is to increase the availability, affordability and quality of child care.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for CCDF in Indiana, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a foster parent who is working, attending training, or going to school
- Be a parent who is working, going to school or has a referral from TANF/IMPACT
- Be within income guidelines, outlined in detail below
- Have proof of identity for all family members
- Be a resident of the county where you are applying for assistance
- Children receiving care must be under 13, or a child over the age of 13 with documented special needs until 18th birthday
- The child receiving assistance must be a U.S. citizen or qualified legal alien
To qualify for CCDF in Indiana, a family’s gross monthly income before taxes and any other deductions can’t exceed 127% of the federal poverty level. The family can then remain on the program until its income exceeds 185% max of the Indiana median income guidelines by family size, which is determined by the state.
Note that licensed foster parents who are seeking care for foster children and parents involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services don’t have to meet the income guidelines outlined on this page for CCDF.
|
Family Size
|
Pre-Tax Monthly Income Limit
|
|---|---|
|
1
|
$1,543
|
|
2
|
$2,555
|
|
3
|
$3,228
|
|
4
|
$3,900
|
|
5
|
$4,573
|
|
6
|
$5,245
|
|
7
|
$5,918
|
|
8
|
$6,590
|
|
9
|
$7,263
|
|
10
|
$7,935
|
|
11
|
$8,608
|
|
12
|
$9,280
|
|
13
|
$9,953
|
|
14
|
$10,539
|
|
15
|
$10,742
|
Income amounts are figured on gross (before taxes) income. This includes any overtime, holiday, bonus, sick/vacation, etc. Includes wages, SSI, TANF, unemployment, and child support.
On My Way Pre-K Indiana
On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) awards grants to 4-year-olds from low-income families so they may have access to a high-quality pre-K program the year before they begin kindergarten. The Building Blocks CCDF Eligibility Office helps administer the On My Way Pre-K program for Vanderburgh County families, which is designed to provide access to high-quality early education programs for 4-year-old children from low-income families. Families who receive a grant may use the grant at any approved On My Way Pre-K program.
Evidence has shown that children who participate in pre-kindergarten education programming are significantly better prepared in the areas of school readiness, language and literacy skills than peers who do not attend a pre-kindergarten education program.
If your child will be age 4 by August 1st and your family meets program requirements, you can apply for Indiana’s On My Way Pre-K program.
Hoosier Works Child Care Card
The Hoosier Works Child Care Card is issued to Indiana families receiving CCDF assistance. You swipe your card to check your child in and out of the child care program every day, enter a Personal Day Claim for your child(ren), and access child care benefits.
Create a new account or login on the Hoosier Works Child Care website below to:
- Learn how to use your Hoosier Works Child Care Card
- View voucher details such as copays and payments
- View attendance records
- Approve late attendance
Frequently Asked Questions
CCDF Qualifications:
- Be working or going to school or have a referral from the Department of Child Services (DCS) or TANF/IMPACT.
- Be within federal income guidelines.
- Have proof of identity for all family members.
- Be a resident of the county where you are applying for assistance.
- Children receiving care must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified legal alien and 12 years of age or younger unless they have special needs.
To qualify for CCDF in Indiana, a family’s gross monthly income before taxes and any other deductions can’t exceed 127% of the federal poverty level. The family can then remain on the program until its income exceeds 185% max of the Indiana median income guidelines by family size, which is determined by the state.
Income amounts are figured on gross (before taxes) income. This includes any overtime, holiday, bonus, sick/vacation, etc. Includes wages, SSI, TANF, unemployment, and child support.
Note that licensed foster parents who are seeking care for foster children and parents involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services don’t have to meet the income guidelines outlined on this page for CCDF.
|
Family Size
|
Monthly Income Limit
|
|---|---|
|
1
|
$1,543
|
|
2
|
$2,555
|
|
3
|
$3,228
|
|
4
|
$3,900
|
|
5
|
$4,573
|
|
6
|
$5,245
|
|
7
|
$5,918
|
|
8
|
$6,590
|
|
9
|
$7,263
|
|
10
|
$7,935
|
|
11
|
$8,608
|
|
12
|
$9,280
|
|
13
|
$9,953
|
|
14
|
$10,539
|
|
15
|
$10,742
|
To find an early childhood, daycare, or school-age program that matches your family’s needs and accepts CCDF vouchers, call the Building Blocks CCDF Staff at 812-423-4008 or email us at CCDFMessages@BuildingBlocks.net.
Our CCDF Eligibility Office is open:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
By appointment only, we open one Saturday each month 8 AM – 12 PM.
The Hoosier Works Child Care website will allow you to:
- Learn how to use your Hoosier Works Child Care Card
- View voucher details such as copays and payments
- View attendance records
- Approve late attendance
The Hoosier Works Child Care Card is issued to Indiana families receiving CCDF assistance. You swipe your card to check your child in and out of the child care program every day, enter a Personal Day Claim for your child(ren), and access child care benefits.
Building Blocks currently serves as the CCDF Eligibility Office for Vanderburgh County families.
Our address:
215 Vine Street Unit 107
Evansville, IN 47708
If you don’t live in Vanderburgh County, your CCDF Eligibility Office can be located below.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
By appointment only, we open one Saturday each month 8 AM – 12 PM.
- Filling out a pre-application
- This is the initial application for the program. You will be placed on the waiting list after this is received. You will be invited to complete the enrollment process once funding is available for your family.
- Picking up or dropping off paperwork or documents
- General questions about the CCDF or OMW Pre-K program
For additional information on CCDF Voucher Providers, On My Way Pre-K, On-My-Route Search, Find Child Care, and Learn About Paths to QUALITY™:
CCDF Qualifications:
- Be working or going to school or have a referral from the Department of Child Services (DCS) or TANF/IMPACT.
- Be within federal income guidelines.
- Have proof of identity for all family members.
- Be a resident of the county where you are applying for assistance.
- Children receiving care must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified legal alien and 12 years of age or younger unless they have special needs.
To qualify for CCDF in Indiana, a family’s gross monthly income before taxes and any other deductions can’t exceed 127% of the federal poverty level. The family can then remain on the program until its income exceeds 185% max of the Indiana median income guidelines by family size, which is determined by the state.
Note that licensed foster parents who are seeking care for foster children and parents involved with the Indiana Department of Child Services don’t have to meet the income guidelines outlined on this page for CCDF.
Income amounts are figured on gross (before taxes) income. This includes any overtime, holiday, bonus, sick/vacation, etc. Includes wages, SSI, TANF, unemployment, and child support.
To find an early childhood or school-age program that matches your family’s needs and accepts CCDF vouchers, call the Building Blocks CCDF Staff at 812-423-4008 or email us at CCDFMessages@BuildingBlocks.net.
Our CCDF Eligibility Office is open:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
By appointment only, we open one Saturday each month 8 AM – 12 PM.
The Hoosier Works Child Care website will allow you to:
- Learn how to use your Hoosier Works Child Care Card
- View voucher details such as copays and payments
- View attendance records
- Approve late attendance
The Hoosier Works Child Care Card is issued to Indiana families receiving CCDF assistance. You swipe your card to check your child in and out of the child care program every day, enter a Personal Day Claim for your child(ren), and access child care benefits.
Building Blocks currently serves as the CCDF Eligibility Office for Vanderburgh County families.
Our address: 414 SE 4th St., Suite 214 Evansville, IN 47713
If you don’t live in Vanderburgh County, your CCDF Eligibility Office can be located below.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
By appointment only, we open one Saturday each month 8 AM – 12 PM.
- Filling out a pre-application
- This is the initial application for the program. You will be placed on the waiting list after this is received. You will be invited to complete the enrollment process once funding is available for your family.
- Picking up or dropping off paperwork or documents
- General questions about the CCDF or OMW Pre-K program
For additional information on CCDF Voucher Providers, On My Way Pre-K, On-My-Route Search, Find Child Care, and Learn About Paths to QUALITY™:
- Pre-Application (OMW Pre-K Presolicitud)
- Parent/Applicant Worksheet (Planilla para el Padre/Solicitante)
- CCDF Provider Information Page (CCDF Información del Proveedor)
- OMW Pre-K Provider Information Page (OMW Pre-K Información del Proveedor)
- OMW Pre-K Parent Agreement (OMW Pre- K Formulario de Consentimiento de Padres)
- Hoosier Works Child Care Card Form (Autorización de Tarjeta de Hoosier Works for Child Care)
- Hoosier Works Card for Authorized User
- Project Job Search Form
- Name Attestation (Autenticación del Nombre)
- Residency Verification Form (Declaración de Residencia)
- New Hire Verification Form
- Tipped Worksheet (Planilla para Empleados con Propina)
- Self-Employment Profit and Loss Form (Resumen de Ingresos y Gastos con Trabajo por Cuenta Propia)
- OMW Pre-K Cash Form
- Wage Detail Form (Detalle de Salarios)
- Provider – Parent Statement
- Secondary School Enrollment Verification Form (Verificación de Inscripción en la Escuela Secundaria)
- Applicant Appeal Procedure Page
- Applicant Appeal Form (Formulario de Apelación para el Solicitante)
- Report of Change
English Forms (PDF):
- Pre-Application
- Applicant Worksheet
- Provider Form
- OMW Pre-K Parent Agreement
- Hoosier Works Child Care Card Form
- Hoosier Works Card for Authorized User
- Project Job Search Form
- Name Attestation
- Residency Verification Form
- New Hire Verification Form
- Tipped Worksheet
- Self-Employment Profit and Loss Form
- Cash Earnings
- Wage Detail Form
- Provider – Parent Statement
- Secondary School Enrollment Verification Form
- Applicant Appeal Procedure Page
- Applicant Appeal Form
- Report of Change
Spanish Forms (PDF):
- Planilla para el Padre/Solicitante
- CCDF Información del Proveedor
- OMW Pre-K Información del Proveedor
- OMW Pre- K Formulario de Consentimiento de Padres
- Autorización de Tarjeta de Hoosier Works for Child Care
- Autenticación del Nombre
- Declaración de Residencia
- Planilla para Empleados con Propina
- Resumen de Ingresos y Gastos con Trabajo por Cuenta Propia
- Detalle de Salarios
- Verificación de Inscripción en la Escuela Secundaria
- Programa de certificación
- Formulario de Apelación para el Solicitante
CCDF Eligibility Office
Currently serving Vanderburgh County families
Address*
414 SE 4th St. Suite 214
Evansville, IN 47713
*Effective March 4, 2024, the CCDF Eligibility Office
address is:
215 Vine St. Apt. 107
Evansville, IN 47708
CCDFMessages@BuildingBlocks.net
Phone
Office: 812-423-4008
Toll Free: 866-200-5909
En Español (866) 865-7056
Fax
Local Fax: 812-423-3399
Toll Free Fax: 866-503-5970
NEED TO FILE A COMPLAINT?
Concerns about child care programs can be reported to Building Blocks at 812-423-4008, Brighter Futures Indiana at 1-800-299-1527, or to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) at 1-877-511-1144. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, report it anonymously by calling Indiana’s Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-800-5556.