Eligibility/How to Apply? Live in Illinois. Be employed and/or going to an eligible educational activity (High school, trade school, undergraduate college...) Have children younger than 13 that need care while you are working or going to school. Children with documented special needs may be eligible up to the age of 19.
How long does it take for a new Child Care Application to get approved? It takes approximately 12 business days from the date we receive a COMPLETE child care application for the application to be processed.
2 Ways to Submit Your Application: Parents and providers can electronically submit their CCAP paperwork through our New Document Submission Portals! This convenient service is available 24/7. Parents and providers can also submit their paperwork at one of our drop boxes located outside every location.
Here's a comparison of in home child care costs in Chicago, IL to both state and national rates LocationStarting rate (avg)Max rate (avg) Chicago, IL $21.23/hr $28.14/hr Illinois $19.29/hr $26.23/hr United States $19.21/hr $26.43/hr
You may track the status of payments through the IDHS Payment Inquiry Line at 1 (800) 804-3833.
It takes approximately 12 business days from the date we receive a COMPLETE child care application for the application to be processed. Once the application is processed, the client and provider will be notified with either an approval, a denial, or a request for additional information.
Check the status of your case using your 15-digit Childcare Case Management System (CCMS) ID number or email address and view our current processing date.
To Apply for Services You can apply for child support services by clicking the link below or calling 1-800-447-4278. Note: You do not need to be a Department of Human Services client to receive child support services.