Child Care Expense Assistance | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
315 1st Avenue, Suite 210, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Lyon County
Eligibility
Parent must be employed or in academic/vocational training, must meet Income guidelines
Required documents
Social Security Card, Photo ID, proof of income (others might be requested)
Hours
By appointment only
Served by the Sioux County office
(866) 448-4605
Voice·
Toll-Free
(515) 564-4032
Fax·
Fax
Application process
Call or visit any county department of Human Services office, application can also be printed from https://hhs.iowa.gov
Fees
None
Service area
IA
Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov
Last Assured
02/24/2026
Providing organization
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Provides Public Health and Human services to the community.