If the cost of Adventure Connection or Epic Connection seems too high to be affordable, please consider the following information:
- You do not have to sign up for all 5 days a week at Adventure Connection. You can sign up for as many, or as few, days per week as you would like.
- Financial assistance for attending Adventure Connection is available through the county in which you live.
- If you qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch, then you may qualify for County Assistance for childcare as well. (the criteria for free and reduced lunches is very similar to county assistance for childcare)
Minnesota Childcare Assistance Program
There are two ways to apply for child care assistance with the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program.
- Click on the following link to apply online (the application is available in English, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese):
Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program Online Application
- Fill out the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program Application (also found online, click the following link to download and print the application) and then bring in the completed form to the county or tribal human services office, or local contracted agency.
Minnesota Childcare Assistance Program Minnesota Childcare Assistance Application
Childcare Programs for Military Families
There are several child care programs available for military families. Some are specific to a branch of service, others are for all branches.These programs include:
- Military Child Care in your neighborhood
- Operation: Military Child Care
- Give Army Parents a Break
These programs are administered by Child Care Aware of America. For more information about any of these child care programs, call the Child Care Aware hotline at 800-424-2246, or visit the Fee Assistance/Respite page on the Child Care Aware website for help in applying for a subsidy.:
Childcare Programs for Military Families
United Way
The United Way has a database of available assistance programs for childcare. Call 211 or go to the following website for more information:
United Way Child Care Assistance Programs
