Build, Learn, Grow: Help Families Continue to Pay for Care

Families enrolled in Indiana's Build, Learn, Grow Scholarship Program may qualify for CCDF Vouchers under newly expanded guidelines.  The state is providing temporary eligibility for families enrolled in the scholarship program and attending an early childhood program with a household income at or below 85% of State Median Income. These families can receive a 53-week CCDF voucher, allowing them to continue working while their child(ren) is in high-quality care. Please note that CCDF vouchers are not currently available to families seeking assistance with school-age care as these families continue to have access to Build, Learn, Grow Summer Scholarships through the end of summer. Providers need to fill out and submit a short, online application on behalf of each eligible and interested family (this form looks like a streamlined version of the standard CCDF application). Applications are open now and must be submitted no later than Friday, June 24.

Once the application is submitted, a CCDF eligibility office should contact the family about the status of their application within 10 business days. Upon approval, families will receive a 53-week voucher and you will be notified through the application portal.

Review this reference guide for support completing the application, and the SPARK Help Desk is available to assist with any application or family questions you may have. Contact SPARK at (800) 299-1627, via email at help@indianaspark.com, or live chat on indianaspark.com or in My SPARK Learning Lab.