Information: Childcare or After School Support
Low-cost childcare and after-school support in Chicago can be accessed through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for income-eligible families, or through various free and low-cost programs like the CPS Safe Haven programs and those offered by organizations such as the Salvation Army, YMCA, and By the Hand. You can find providers and start your application for the CCAP by contacting your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency.
Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP)
Illinois Care for Kids: Childcare assistance program to Illinois applicants who qualify and referral support.
City of Chicago Children Programs
Head Start, Early Head Start, child care and youth programs throughout Chicago.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Safe Haven
CPS partners with faith-based and nonprofit organizations to host the Safe Haven Out-of-School Program to provide all CPS students with additional learning time outside regular school hours.
211 Metro Chicago
Dial 2-1-1 from any phone. 2-1-1 is a free, local, 24/7/365 service that connects all Cook County residents to essential health and social service support and information.
The information is adapted from text generated by Gemini.” Gemini, Google, 22 September 2025 and OpenAI ChatGPT on 12 December 2025″ low cost childcare and after school support in Chicago Illinois” prompt.
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