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Parents
Parents
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Click Here for Important News, Updates, and Reminders (Updated on 6/30/2025)
How Do I Find Quality Child Care in Michigan?
How Can I Get Help Paying for Child Care?
- The CDC Handbook, for the Parent, offers information on finding quality childcare, rates, and scholarship program requirements.
- You can also use the eligibility calculator or view the Income Eligibility Scale and Family Contribution to see if you qualify.
Don’t Forget These Important Documents!
When completing an on-line application or submitting a paper application, these additional forms are often overlooked:
- Child Development and Care (CDC) Provider Verification (DHS 4025) is used to verify the childcare provider you have chosen, and the date care began. Your provider will not receive payment until this form is completed and submitted to your local MDHHS office.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the ways I can apply for child care assistance?
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What activities do I need to be doing to qualify for child care scholarship?
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When can my provider bill?
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How do I change my address?
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Why can't my provider bill?
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Did CDC issue provider payments this week?