EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) is awaiting approval of a request made to move the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) from an enrollment freeze to a waitlist system. <\/p>\n
CCCAP, a program that provides childcare subsidies for eligible low-income families, was placed on an enrollment freeze back in early November. <\/p>\n
PREVIOUS REPORTING: El Paso County freezes enrollment for Colorado Child Care Assistance Program<\/a><\/p>\n According to officials, the freeze was the result of reduced funding and increased costs from state-mandated provider rate adjustments, which have created financial challenges for counties across Colorado, including El Paso.<\/p>\n The enrollment freeze prevented newly eligible families from joining CCCAP; however, it allowed families already enrolled to maintain their assistance. <\/p>\n According to DHS, moving to a waitlist would allow the county to help manage demand and “prioritize services for families who fall within federally and county-defined priority populations.” <\/p>\n DHS says that at this time, they are awaiting approval from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.<\/p>\n Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the KRDO13 app. Click here to download it from the Apple App Store.<\/a> Android users can download it from Google Play here.<\/a><\/p>\n BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION<\/p>\n KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.<\/p>\n Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here <\/a><\/p>\n