Help Paying for Child Care (Español)
In general, families are eligible for financial assistance if they meet
the state's low income guidelines and need child care to work, look for
work, or attend employment training. You are guaranteed child care if you
are on Temporary Assistance and need child care in order to meet any work participation
requirements. You are also guaranteed assistance in paying for child care
for one year after leaving Temporary Assistance if you left Temporary Assistance
for a job and need child care to go to work. Your County
Department of Social Services (in New York City, the Human Resources
Administration and Agency for Child Development) determines family eligibility
based on income, reasons for needing day care, and your child's age and
individual needs. In most cases, families receiving a child care subsidy
can choose any legal child care provider.
If you are interested in finding
out if you are eligible for a child care subsidy, or if you would like to
apply for a subsidy for your child, contact your local Department of Social
Services. If you want general information about child care subsidies, your
local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
(CCRR) can also help you.
Contact Us
There are three different types of offices or agencies that can help you with your child care needs. Each type is further explained within the specific topic they cover.
To view an alphabetical listing of the offices or agencies available select one of the following:
NYS OCFS Division of Childcare Services (Home Office)
South Building, Room 309
52 Washington Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144-2796
(518) 474-9454
If you have a complaint against a day care program, click here.
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