Help Paying for Child Care

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.

1091 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-334-5489
Child Care Subsidy Program | Ulster County (ulstercountyny.gov)

25 Railroad Avenue
P.O. Box 458
Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: 518-828-9411

Columbia County Child Care Assistance Program

411 Main Street
P.O. Box 528
Catskill, NY 12414
Phone: 518-719-3700
Toll Free Phone: 877-794-9268

Services Information | Greene Government