Check if you qualify in Kentucky
Enter your household size and monthly income to see if you qualify for child care subsidy in Kentucky. Results are instant, nothing is stored.
For a household of 3, the limit to apply in Kentucky is $6,005 a month (85% of state median income) and the limit to stay enrolled is $6,005 (85% of state median income).
This is an estimate based on gross monthly income and household size. It does not include copayments, waitlists, or other rules, and your state agency makes the final decision.
Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps low-income families pay for child care while working or attending school or training or participate in K-TAP activities.
It provides financial assistance with payment for child care on a sliding fee basis for eligible families whose income is no more than the eligibility income threshold.
The program covers part of the child care costs, and families pay a copayment based on household size, income, and the number of children in care.
What is the income limit for child care assistance in Kentucky?
A family in Kenctucky is considered “income eligible ” when their gross monthly income is less than or equal to 85% of the State Median Income (SMI) at the time of initial application.
| Household Size | 85% SMIInitial Eligibility | 85% SMIRedetermination |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $4,861 | $4,861 |
| 3 | $6,005 | $6,005 |
| 4 | $7,149 | $7,149 |
| 5 | $8,292 | $8,292 |
| 6 | $9,436 | $9,436 |
| 7 | $9,651 | $9,651 |
| 8 | $9,865 | $9,865 |
When a recipient’s income goes over the SMI limit during report a change or recertification, they may be eligible for an additional six months of Transitional Child Care assistance.
Will I have to pay a copay for child care assistance in Kentucky?
Kentucky determines your co-payment by the amount of your countable household income and your household size.1
How do I apply for child care assistance in Kentucky?
Families who meet the eligibility requirements may apply for Kentucky CCAP online at kynect.ky.gov or call (855) 306-8959 if you’d rather apply by phone.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Division of Family and Child Support
(855) 306-8959
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
-
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Child Care Assistance Program co-payment information . ↩
About this information
SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.
The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
Data freshness
Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.
- Last updated
- Updated by
- Ada Hu