Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)

Family

Finding and Choosing Child Care Financial Assistance and Paying for Care

The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program that helps low-income families obtain child care so that they may work, attend training, or continue their education. The purpose of CCDF is to increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care.

The CCDF program is administered through the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) in the Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning.

Resources for families

Navigating CCDF in Central Indiana

You can find all you need to know about eligibility and how to apply at the FSSA website. As a resident of Hamilton, Hendricks, or Marion Counties, your go-to supports are slightly different than other counties across the state and are listed below. If you are outside of central Indiana, check the statewide CCDF Eligibility Office map and Brighter Futures Indiana to find your local child care resource & referral agency.

Eligibility and Intake

Firefly

Firefly can answer questions about your individual application, your voucher status, paperwork, and more. Contact Firefly by:

Phone - 317-545-5281 or 2-1-1.
Email - ccdfvouchers@fireflyin.org
Visit - Fay Biccard Glick Family Place, 3801 N. Temple Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46205

Firefly's Website

Child Care Search and Education

Child Care Answers

We provide free support as you choose a child care program that will accept your voucher or scholarship. We can answer general questions about CCDF vouchers but not your individual case’s status.