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Published May 29, 2010, 11:03 AM

N.D. child care assistance program changes payments

North Dakota’s Department of Human Services has switched from paper checks to debit cards or direct deposits to pay child care providers in the child care assistance program.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Department of Human Services has switched from paper checks to debit cards or direct deposits to pay child care providers in the child care assistance program.

About 3,115 regulated providers participate in the program, which helps low-income parents who work or attend school afford child care.

Public assistance director Carol Cartledge says the change in payment method will mean providers will get their money faster, and the state will save money on paper and postage.

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