Child Development Care (CDC)

Do you work or attend school?  Would you like help paying for childcare? 

You may be eligible for the State of Michigan’s Child Development Care!

What is Child Development Care?

  • Child Development Care (CDC) is a state assistance program that helps families afford high quality child care while they work or attend school. 
  • This program reimburses participating childcare providers for the hours your child is in care.
  • The CDC program pays higher reimbursement rates to licensed child care providers, including out-of-school time programs, with a 2-Star Rating or higher in Great Start to Quality. Additionally, children attending a 3, 4, or 5-Star program will not have a family contribution amount deducted.
    Learn more at www.michigan.gov/childcare

How do I know if I qualify?

  •  More families qualify than you think.  A family of four with the gross monthly income of $3,275 may be eligible! 
  • Foster family?  You may be eligible!
  • Assistance may be available to families making up to 150% poverty rate.

The new MiBridges platform makes applying easier than ever before!  Here is video to help explain the process:  CDC Parent Eligibility – YouTube 

Still need assistance with your application, Joani Liesen at JLiesen@childcarenetwork.org