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NEW YORK STATE OFFERS CHILDCARE TUITION ASSISTANCE FUNDED BY TAX DOLLARS
The program is designed to make high-quality Early Learning, Before/After School, and Summer Camp Programs accessible for families like yours.
Think you don’t qualify- think again.
A family of four making $108,000 & under qualifies.
Check out the income levels below to see if you might too!
With increased income levels, more families are qualifying!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
New York State allocates a portion of its tax revenue to fund the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
These funds provide direct subsidies to childcare providers on behalf of eligible families.
This ensures that more families can access affordable, high-quality childcare.
WHY APPLY?
Higher-income limits mean more families qualify.
No out-of-pocket tuition while your application is being processed.
Quality childcare for your child, peace of mind for you.
No out-of-pocket tuition while you are in the process of applying!
IS MY FAMILY ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible, children must be under 13 years old.
Parents must be working, looking for work, attending employment training, or participating in an education program (high school, college, or vocational) and/or the family’s household income must meet current requirements.
Families may also be eligible if they are living in temporary housing (priority access), attend services for domestic violence, or receive treatment for substance abuse.
Eligibility is redetermined every 12 months and families must recertify annually.
$73,869.56
Annual Income Limit
$6,155.80
Monthly Income Limit
HOW TO APPLY
Many districts allow you to apply for the Child Care Assistance Program online. Please contact your LDSS to ensure online applications are accepted. You can find a list of LDSS offices here.
If you are a foster parent seeking child care assistance for a foster child, or have a protective or preventive services case, please reach out to your LDSS case worker to coordinate services.
If you are applying as a non-parent caretaker who does not have financial responsibility for the child who needs child care assistance, such as a grandchild, niece/nephew, or unrelated child, do not include your income. You are only required to provide the child's income on the application. If you are unsure if you have financial responsibility, please provide income information as though you do.
If you are unable to apply online for CCAP, you may complete a paper application.
After applying you will need the following: Identification for everyone in the household (include proof of citizenship for each child) Income verification (paystubs or other documentation to prove employment and income) Proof of residence Work or school schedule
HEALTHY KIDS OFFERS UP TO 4 FREE WEEKS OF CHILDCARE WHILE YOU ARE IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR THE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH NYS
For our Westchester families, this new scholarship has much higher income eligibility levels. For example, a family of two: “over-income” for child care financial assistance at $99,000 you can now have a gross income of up to $102,200 and be eligible for the Westchester Works Child Care Scholarship Program.
ARE THERE OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE?
WDI’s Child Care Scholarship Program – Scholarship funding for qualified families ineligible for their local County Child Care Assistance Program funding. This scholarship has much higher income eligibility levels. For example, a family of four: “over-income” for child care financial assistance at $108,631, you can now have a gross income of up to $124,800 and be eligible for this scholarship.
Child Care Aware® of America is proud to partner with the United States Military and Department of Defense to serve and support their families through the Fee Assistance and Respite Child Care Programs. Healthy Kids is a registered provider with Child Care Aware for a variety of our locations.