Mission:

It is the mission of CCDP to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate childcare to support Cowlitz and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribally enrolled members in a safe learning environment. 

Vision:

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.

CCDP Program Overview

The Child Care & Development Program (CCDP) is a federally funded program that provides childcare assistance to enrolled Native American and Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Service Eligibility

Child, parent, guardian, or grandparent’s membership in a federally recognized tribe.

Parent/guardian who is engaged in employment, job-training, or school.

Child is between the ages of 4 weeks and 12 years at time of enrollment or requalification.

Family assets do not exceed $1,000,000.

Family is not currently receiving ANY state subsidy for child care.

CCDP Services Provided

Child Care Certification Program

Funds are used to contract with child care providers to care for enrolled children. Income based co-pay.

Child Care Center Health and Safety Inspection

Certified Centers bill monthly for the remaining balance as well as for any other Child Care related costs such as fees for camps.

Early Learning Education

Early learning education and trainings are provided to parents, providers, centers and professionals focusing on social emotional learning, cultural awareness and child development. 

Parent Education and Support

One on one parent education, family support, resource referral, and connection to wrap around services.

Who can be a provider?

• Licensed Child Care Center – Must be licensed by Washington State
• Family In-come Child Care Center - Must be licensed by Washington State
• Relative Provider – Sibling 18+ (cannot live in the home), Grandparent, Aunt, or Uncle
  • We are not currently accepting Relative/non-relative applications.

Relative/Non-Relative Provider Required to have or completed

• Approved background checks with FBI fingerprints
• Current Infant and Child CPR and First Aid/IED Certificate (CCDP can help provide this)
• In-home visits & home safety checks
• Mandatory trainings are required before approval

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. Subject to change: 6/1/2023

How do I Apply?

Contact:

• Email - CCDP@cowlitz.org  
  • Phone/Fax/Text - (360) 353-9909
  • In-person - 1004 Fir Street, Longview WA, 98632
  • Mail - P.O. Box 2547, Longview, WA 98632

Licensed Child Care Center Forms: 

• New Parent Application Package 3/18/2024
• Parent Application Update & ROI
• REQUALIFICATION: Parent Application

Relative/Non-Relative Forms:

• Relative | Non- Relative Application(We are not currently accepting Relative/non-relative applications.) 

CCDP Application:

Applicants must be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Email - CCDP@cowlitz.org  
  • Phone/Fax/Text -  (360) 353-9909
  • In-person - 1004 Fir Street, Longview WA, 98632 
  • Mail - P.O. Box 2547, Longview, WA 98632

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.
• 2023-2025 CCDP Grant Overview - Click for PDF