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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 19, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in South Dakota, we recommend that you visit the South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation's COVID-19 Resources

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Description of Program and Relief

Child Care Assistance (CCA)

CCA is a pre-existing program available to families who meet income guidelines and minimum work and school requirements. The program is aimed to help low-income families pay for child care as they work. Although no specific guidance has issued with respect to COVID-19, affected families may qualify if they meet eligibility requirements (below).

Government or Lead Agency

South Dakota Department of Social Services

Dates Available

Effective immediately

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Information on eligibility for the program is available at https://dss.sd.gov/childcare/childcareassistance/eligible.aspx. Generally, to be eligible, a family must have a dependent child and must meet specific nonfinancial and financial criteria (outlined at the website above), including income limits as well as citizenship and residency requirements.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information, please contact your local DSS office at https://dss.sd.gov/findyourlocaloffice/.

List of Additional Information

For more information or to apply, please visit:

https://dss.sd.gov/childcare/childcareassistance/apply.aspx


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