Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP)
What is CCSP?
CCSP helps eligible families to pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or participate in a job training program. CCSP is also available for eligible families where the adult(s) are retired and are the legal guardian of a child.
Who is eligible to receive CCSP?
- Families must meet income guidelines (PDF)
- Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be currently employed, enrolled in school or a job training program, or retired.
- CCSP Program Rules (PDF
CCSP Eligibility Guidelines
Child Care Subsidy Flyer for Families
CCSP Initiatives
- June 15, 2022, Child Care Subsidy Program Parent Fee Waiver Update
- September 16, 2021, Reimbursement Memo
- July 2023 Parent Fee & Enrollment Vs Attendance (PDF)
How do I apply for CCSP?
There are 3 ways to apply.
- Print, complete, and return the application by mail:
- Call OFCS 1-877-680-5866 or (207) 624-7999 Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
- Visit your local DHHS office to receive a printed application. Find your local DHHS office or call 1-877-680-5866 or (207) 624-7999.
Who can I choose as my child care provider?
- Licensed child care centers
- Licensed family child care providers
- Adults who provide care in their own homes
- Adults who come to your home to provide care
- Relatives over the age of 18
How do I find a child care provider?
Are there out-of-pocket costs?
CCSP requires parents to pay a portion of child care costs on a sliding scale.
- Maine Child Care Market Rate 7/3/21 (PDF)
- CCSP Sliding Fee Scale for 2022-2023 (PDF)
- Parent Fee Coverage (PDF)
- Billing Weeks Schedule for CCSP (PDF)
Child Care Subsidy Program Contacts
Contact us using the link Below
Toll Free 1-877-680-5866 or 624-7999
Fax 287-6308
Financial Resources Specialist for Androscoggin County
Erika Cloutier
Tel: 624-7933
e-mail: Erika.Cloutier@maine.gov
Financial Resources Specialist for Knox, Lincoln, Hancock, Franklin, Sagadahoc, Somerset and Aroostook Counties
Randy Whitman
Tel: (207) 624-7943
e-mail: Randy.Whitman@maine.gov
Financial Resources Specialist for Kennebec County
Patti Shellenbarger
Tel: (207) 624-7995
e-mail: Patti.Shellenbarger@maine.gov
Financial Resources Specialist for Piscataquis, and Waldo Counties
Effie Harding
Tel: (207) 624-7906
e-mail Effie.Harding@maine.gov
Financial Resources Specialist for Cumberland County, and Penobscot County
Ashley Batchelder
Tel: (207) 624-7981
e-mail: Ashley.Batchelder@maine.gov
Financial Resources Specialist for York, Oxford, and Washington Counties
Glenna Belanger
Tel: (207) 624-7929
e-mail Glenna.Belanger@maine.gov
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Amber Taurasi
Tel: (207) 626-8684
e-mail: amber.taurasi@maine.gov
Associate Director of Children’s Developmental and Behavioral Health Services
Elissa Wynne
Tel: (207) 624-7971
e-mail: Elissa.M.Wynne@maine.gov
Child Care Program Manager
Crystal Arbour
Tel: (207) 626-8683
e-mail: Crystal.Arbour@maine.gov
Child Care Subsidy Supervisor
Kerri Wyman
Tel: (207) 626-8660
e-mail: Kerri.Wyman@maine.gov
Child Care Tax Credits
Maine’s Dependent Care State Tax Credit
The Maine Dependent Care State Tax Credit allows families to deduct the cost of eligible child care and dependent care from their state taxes. More information can be found on the Maine Revenue Services website.