Ramsey County supervisor explains Basic Sliding Fee childcare assistance

Aug 7, 2026

Ramsey County childcare supervisor Chaika Morales outlines the Basic Sliding Fee program, which helps families who may not qualify for cash assistance pay for childcare; she urged residents to apply and provided contact and application details.

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Chaika Morales, a childcare supervisor with Ramsey County’s financial assistance program, described the Basic Sliding Fee (BSF) childcare assistance program and urged residents to apply even if they think they do not qualify. She said the program is one of five county childcare programs designed to help families cover the majority of childcare costs while requiring a possible family co-payment based on income.

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