Child Care Vouchers
311 | Family Welcome Centers | ccapplication@schools.nyc.gov
Child care vouchers help cover the cost of child care for children 6 weeks to 13 years old. Children with disabilities up to 19 years old are also covered. Funding for vouchers is extremely limited, and the wait for a voucher can be very long.
Eligibility
The Voucher eligibility is also based on:
Family Size Income
2 < $59,160
3 < $74,580
4 < $90,000
5 < $105,420
6 < $120,840
How to Apply
Apply online: mycity.nyc.gov
Apply by mail: link to printable form
– Completed applications and required documentation must be mailed to: NYC Children – EDU, PO Box 40, Maplewood, NJ 07040
To determine if you may be eligible for early care and education services go to access.nyc.gov/programs/child-care-voucher.
Take this survey to see if you are eligible for this or 30 other programs.
Special Childcare Funding (SCCF)
Children currently on the Voucher Waitlist may be eligible for Special Childcare Funding (SCCF).
nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/special-child-care-funding-application-instructions.page
Eligibility
The Voucher Waitlist eligibility is based on:
Family Size Income
2 < $40,068
3 < $46, 692
4 < $49,032
5 < $58,032
6 < $66,444
Social Guidelines/Other Needs
How to Apply
Assistance with Payment with Special Needs Care
Use this form if you are a Parent or Guardian who currently receives an ACS voucher and you are interested in requesting a Special Needs payment rate.
Find more information at nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/special-child-care-funding-application-instructions.page.
All families, including families that may need child care assistance eligibility, can contact a Family Welcome Center by email at ccapplication@schools.nyc.gov or call 311 to get help with finding a program. For FAQs about special childcare funding go to nyc.gov/assets/acs/pdf/early-care-education/SCCF.pdf.
Updated on July 13th, 2023