Child Care Expense Assistance | YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago - Patterson and McDaniel Family Center
2055 West Army Trail Road, Suite 140, Addison, IL 60101
Eligibility
Resident of DuPage, Kane or Lake County; Parents must be either be working and/or enrolled in school or approved TANF activity; Must find a child care provider willing to accept child care assistance funding; Must complete the Application for Child Care Assistance; Must meet household income guidelines.
Required documents
Photo ID
proof of address
Social Security Cards for all members if available otherwise other documentation may be accepted
income statements
verification of employment and/or school status. Additional information may be required.
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
888-293-2080
Voice·
Rape Crisis Hotline
312-372-6600
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Chicago Office
630-790-6600
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Main
630-790-6600
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Counseling (Suburban Cook and DuPage Counties)
312-439-6229
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Workshops
847-662-4247
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Health Education
630-629-7801
Fax·
Fax
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
(1) Call during listed hours. (2) Application processing can take 30-45 days
Fees
None
Service area
Lake County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Kane County, IL
Manages the state childcare payment assistance program and referrals to childcare providers for DuPage and Kane County residents. Offers a sexual assault hotline, general counseling services, and health and financial management workshops.
Date of Last Formal Update
01/29/2026
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Providing organization
YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago Patterson and McDaniel Family Center
Manages the state childcare payment assistance program and referrals to childcare providers for DuPage and Kane County residents. Offers a sexual assault hotline, general counseling services, and health and financial management workshops.