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Child Care Expense Assistance | State of Missouri: Family Support Division: St. Louis City: Chouteau Office

3101 Chouteau Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63103

Eligibility

A low-income parent or guardian of a child under the age of 13 years (or age 13 years or older with a special need) and are working, attending school, in job training, disabled, homeless, searching for a job, being evaluated for training and/or employment, receiving child welfare services from the Children's Division
  • Note: Eligible children may be placed on a waiting list due to lack of adequate funding (Eligibility does not guarantee immediate benefits)

Required documents

  • Photo ID
  • Proof of Income
  • Proof of Residence
  • Social Security Card

Hours

Mon, Tue - 8:00am to 4:45pm, Wed - 9:00am to 4:45pm, Thu, Fri - 8:00am to 4:45pm
314-933-7035
Fax·

Fax

800-392-1261
Voice·

Automated 24-Hour Information Line

314-256-7000
Voice·

Main

Languages

  • English
  • The "Language Line" will be used for individuals with limited English proficiency

Application process

  • Apply online to complete application
  • Submit completed application in person, by mail or faxed

Fees

No Fees

Service area

St. Louis City in Missouri
Providing family support services. Services include TANF Applications, Child Care Expense Assistance, Medicaid Applications, Food Stamps/SNAP Applications, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, and Disaster Food Stamps. ALSO KNOWN AS STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES STATE OF MISSOURI: FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION: SAINT LOUIS CITY DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES

Last assured

07/08/2025

Providing organization

STATE OF MISSOURI FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION ST LOUIS CITY
Providing family support services. Services include TANF Applications, Child Care Expense Assistance, Medicaid Applications, Food Stamps/SNAP Applications, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, and Disaster Food Stamps. ALSO KNOWN AS STATE OF MISSOURI: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES STATE OF MISSOURI: FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION: SAINT LOUIS CITY DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES