IL Digital CCAP Application: Provider Resource Hub
Welcome! This site has information for child care providers in Illinois about the new Digital Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Application: illinoiscaresforkids.org/applyforchildcare
What you’ll find on this site: a variety of resources to help you become familiar with the digital CCAP application, illinoiscaresforkids.org/applyforchildcare, in addition to flyers you can share with families. All the PDF documents on this page can be opened in a new window, saved, downloaded, and/or printed by clicking on the links.
Watch this 4-minute video to learn about the IL Digital CCAP Application
With the new digital CCAP application:
- More families will be able to complete the application independently, thereby freeing up significant amounts of your time
- Families can apply on any smartphone, tablet, or computer in 20 minutes or less
- You’ll be able to quickly respond to a family’s application in minutes
Helpful tips for providers to know:
- The IL Digital CCAP Application is for new CCAP applications
- Know your provider ID number. This is an 8-15 digit number provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). Alternatively, know your EIN/FEIN number.
- Have an email address or mobile phone number to use for online CCAP applications and share it with families
- Families will email or text you a secure link and a confirmation code. This will enable you to complete the agreement to care within 3 business days. This should take you 5 minutes or less
Click each section to access resources
- Outreach Flyers for Families - pdf English (768 KB) and pdf Spanish (873 KB)
- 1-Pager Intro Guide - pdf English (417 KB) and pdf Spanish (415 KB)
- pdf Overview for IL Digital CCAP Application (3.21 MB)
- pdf Detailed Resource Guide (1.43 MB)
- Testing the Digital Application
Who to contact with questions
Contact your local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency or your Site Administrator with questions about the CCAP program or a specific CCAP application. To find your local CC&R, visit: inccrra.org/about/sdasearch
If you have questions or feedback about the digital application, or need to report an issue with the website, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
