The Child Care & Development Program(CCDP) is a federally funded program that provides childcare assistance to enrolled Native American and Alaskan Indian families. CCDP values family, culture, quality resources, and ethics. We take pride in the services offered and the work we do. The commitment of the CCDP is to provide childcare resources that allow access to high-quality services, and school readiness and provides financial support for Native American and Alaskan Indian families. Providers are held to the highest standards in health and safety requirements and are provided access to educational resources and opportunities to best meet the needs of our children.

CCDP is purely federally funded and as such has a set service area and requirements that must be followed.

Mission Statement: The Child Care and Development Program (CCDP) provides high-quality, culturally appropriate childcare to support Cowlitz and American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) tribally enrolled members in a safe learning environment. CCDP is committed to establishing relationships with families and providers to increase access to childcare for Cowlitz and AI/AN members.

Vision Statement: CCDP strives to be a leader for Cowlitz and AI/AN children and families by providing support and resources in Southwestern Washington and Northern Oregon service areas.

Services & Programs

• Child Care Subsidy

Who can be a provider?

• Licensed Child Care Center – Must follow Washington State standards
• Relative Provider – Sibling 18+ (cannot live in the home), Grandparent, Aunt, or Uncle
• Non-Relative Provider – Care must be provided in the child’s home (this includes extended family)

All non-licensed providers must pass; background checks, FBI fingerprints, in-home visits & home safety checks. Training is required and focuses on child development, child abuse prevention, and reporting, CPR/First Aid, choking prevention, shaken baby syndrome prevention, and safe sleep.

What are the costs?

Your family may be required to pay a monthly copay to your provider, see details below:

Cowlitz Indian Tribe: Categorical Eligibility Childcare Sliding Fee Scale

The Tribal Median Income used by Cowlitz Indian Tribe can be found by clicking here. Effective Date: March 1, 2021

How do I Apply?

Licensed Child Care Center Forms: 

• Parent Application
• REQUALIFICATION: Parent Application

Relative/Non-Relative Forms:

• Parent Application
• REQUALIFICATION: Parent Application
• Relative | Non- Relative Application

CCDP Application:

Applicants must be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Email - CCDP@cowlitz.org  
  • Fax -  (360) 353-9499
  • In-person - 1003 Fir Street, Longview WA, 98632 
  • Mail - P.O. Box 2547, Longview, WA 98632

• If you need individual assistance, please contact our Intake Support Specialist,directly at (360) 353-9528

Additional Resources

• Search providers and find out background check status, licensing history, monitoring reports, and more!  Visit Child Care Check -Washington State's licensed child care status and record database.
• For early learning and other resources visit the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families
• To report abuse or neglect in the counties we cover call 866.363.4276 or visit www.dcyf.wa.gov to find your local intake number for Washington based on your region.
• For more about our funders go to Office of Child Care | An Office of the Administration for Children & Families  - if you are not in our service area this may help you find other providers like us near you.