Payment Assistance
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is committed to providing assistance with child care costs to eligible families through the Child Care Subsidy Program.
Child care subsidies can help parents/caretakers pay for some or all of the cost of child care services. 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 the Administration for Children’s Services) 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.