Qualify for child care assistance

We help Idaho families with child care so parents can work, complete job training, or finish school. You may qualify for child care assistance if you have children and are doing one of the following:

Working

Attending school or undergraduate school (online not accepted)

Participating in job training

Participating in the Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) program

Parents pay a portion of the child care, called a “copay or copayment,” directly to the child care provider. We use the following information to determine how much the state will pay to the child care provider:

Number of hours parents are working, in school, or participating in approved activities

Household income

State rate based on the age of the child, type of care, and location of the provider

Eligibility: Households must meet certain eligibility and income requirements to receive ICCP benefits.