Child Care Assistance Program

Direct Deposit for Child Care Service Payments

NOTE: This service is only available for providers who are currently serving children on the Child Care Assistance program.

What is Direct Deposit? Direct Deposit is the electronic transfer of payments into your bank account. This process replaces the paper check method of payment.

When will my payment be deposited in my bank account? In most cases, the payment will be received at your bank two to three business days after being issues by the Division of Child Care Services. Your bank will receive the direct deposit payment no later than you would have normally received your checks by mail.

For more information on when your cash payments will be deposited into your bank account, contact the Division of Child Care Services at 1-800-227-3020.

How will I benefit from using direct deposit?

You can avoid trips to the bank to deposit checks.
You do not have to worry about your checks getting lost or stolen.
Direct Deposit eliminates delays due to weather or postal sorting.
Your payments will be deposited into the checking or savings account you currently have at your bank.
You can withdraw cash benefits or payments by writing checks against your checking account, withdrawing money from your savings account, or withdrawing cash at your ATM. TO AVOID POSSIBLE OVER-DRAFT CHARGES, ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR BANK TO MAKE SURE PAYMENT HAS BEEN POSTED TO YOUR ACCOUNT.

How do I sign up for direct deposit? If you do not already have a bank account, you must open one to receive direct deposit. Most banks offer low-cost or no-cost checking accounts.

Print and complete the enrollment form provided below.

Get a blank VOIDED check for your personal checking account. If you wish to have funds deposited into a savings account, provide a savings account deposit slip.

Mail your enrollment form and your blank voided check or savings deposit slip to the address on the bottom of the form.