Child Care Partnerships (CCP)


CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL


HOW DO I FIND CHILD CARE? ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FORMS

 HOW DO I FIND QUALITY CHILD CARE?

For a list of child care referrals in your area go to Family Connections's website or call their toll free number- 1-855-406-2273 or 406-770-3177.

The links above can help guide you through this page.  If you need assistance, please stop by our office or give us a call.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP?

 As a working parent you may qualify for a child care scholarship if your gross monthly income is at or below 150% of poverty, and if you meet the following requirement.

Please call Child Care Partnerships at 443-4608 or 1-888-244-5368 to discuss you family's eligibility for the Best Beginnings Scholarship Program. Child Care Partnerships serves the tri-county area of Lewis & Clark, Broadwater and Jefferson counties.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:
What process do I have to go through to find quality child care in the Tri-County Area?
A:
Call us at 443-4608 or stop by our office at 901 North Benton Avenue in Helena.
Apply  Fill out a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or non-TANF application. 
Meet with one of our Eligibility Specialists once you have completed your application.
Q:
How do I know whether to fill out a TANF application or non-TANF application?
A:
TANF applications are for clients already receiving cash assistance (i.e. employed or participating in Career Training Institute activities).
Non-TANF applications are for clients whose eligibility is determined according to household size and gross monthly income.
Q
How do I know if I qualify or I am below the 150% of Poverty?
A:
Eligibility is based on family size and gross monthly income. Effective October 1, 2010 your household gross monthly income cannot exceed the following:
Family Size:          2 = $1,821
 6 = $3,691
 10 = $5,561

 3 = $2,289

 7 = $4,159
 11 = $6,029

 4 = $2,756

 8 = $4,626
 12 = $6,496

 5 = $3,224

 9 = $5,094
 13 = $6,964
Eligibility Specialists  are assigned by the first letter of your last name: 
A-G: Jaymie
H-Z: Val
For more information, please contact one of our Eligibility Specialists at 443-4608.

Q:

Are there services available that can help me when I open a child care facility?

A:

Yes, CCP provides training in the BEST program,   Call Brandi at 443-4608 for more information.

Q:  What is an LCP ?
A: An LCP is a Legally Certified Provider.  For more information on LCP's click here.
Q:  Does my child care provider need supplemental training?
A: Yes, it is required by Montana Law that all registered child care providers attend at least 8 hours of annual training.
   

 

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