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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.

Are a single parent household that works at least 60 hours per month and are not participating on TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) through your local county Office of Public Assistance (OPA), or work at least 40 hours per month while attending school full time and have not already completed a bachelors degree or received certification for completing post secondary education within the past 5 years.
Are a dual parent household where you and/or the other parent works at least 120 hours per month, do not receive TANF from your local county Office of Public Assistance (OPA), and have child care needs for mutual work hours.
Are a teen parent and you are attending middle/high school, or an alternative program to complete your GED.
You are attending post secondary education, do not have a bachelors degree, have not completed a recognized post secondary course in the past 5 years, and meet the minimum work hours for your family.
You are using a child care provider who is registered or licensed by the State of Montana, or you are using a Legally Certified Provider (LCP) who has been pre-approved by the State of Montana specifically for your family.

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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