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Help paying for child care and preschool, care for older adults, and support for people with disabilities. Your state runs help paying for child care and services for older adults and people with disabilities. Head Start is free preschool for young children in families with low income.Help in North Dakota and from the federal government.

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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.

Programs in North Dakota

North Dakota programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • North Dakota Health and Human Services

    Child Care Assistance Program

    CCAP helps eligible families pay for child care while they work, study or meet other approved requirements.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person

  • North Dakota Health and Human Services

    Aging and Disability Resource Link

    The ADRL helps older adults and people with disabilities find local services and support.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhone

  • North Dakota Health and Human Services

    Vocational Rehabilitation

    Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities prepare for, find or keep employment.

    Ways to apply:OnlinePhone

  • North Dakota Health and Human Services

    Developmental Disabilities Services

    Developmental Disabilities Services helps people with developmental disabilities and their families access community supports.

    Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal programs

These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    Head Start and Early Head Start

    Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

    Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.

Checked on October 9, 2026

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