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Indiana child care assistance (CCDF voucher): apply on Early Ed Connect — new applicants go on a waiting list

Indiana statewide · Checked 2026-10-28

Get these first

a child under 13 (or under 19 with documented special needs); income at or below 135% of poverty; live in the county where you apply

Steps

  1. Apply online on Early Ed Connect.
  2. New applicants go on a waiting list; families under 100% of poverty get priority.
  3. Every 90 days, confirm your contact information, job status and income to stay on the list.
  4. Need help? Call the Child Care Support Line at 1-800-299-1627.

Is it still open?

Limited as of 2026-10-28

The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has re-implemented a waitlist for new applicants to the CCDF and On My Way Pre-K (OMWPK) voucher programs. (Source date: 2026-10-28) Official source

Official details

What you can get
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program that helps low-income families pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or attend training. Official source
Who can get it
Income: A family's gross monthly income before taxes and deductions must be at or below 135% of the federal poverty level. Official source
What to bring
Not confirmed yet
How to apply
Families can apply for Indiana’s child care assistance programs, including CCDF and On My Way Pre-K, through Early Ed Connect, a simple and easy-to-use online application. Official source
Where to apply
Get specialized help from the OECOSL Child Care Support Line at 1-800-299-1627 Official source
Who decides
Not confirmed yet
How fast they decide
Priority is first assigned to On My Way Pre-K applicants, families earning below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and children of child care workers. Official source

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