Child Care Expense Assistance | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
822 Douglas Street, Sioux City, IA 51101
Eligibility
Parent must be employed or in academic/vocational training, must meet Income guidelines
Required documents
Social Security Card, Photo ID, proof of income (others might be requested)
(515) 564-4032
Fax·
Fax
(866) 448-4605
Voice·
Toll-Free
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call or visit any county department of Human Services office, application can also be printed from https://hhs.iowa.gov
Fees
None
Service area
IA
Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov
Date of Last Formal Update
02/24/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Provides Public Health and Human services to the community.