Child Care Assistance can help pay child care providers for the time that parents/caregivers are at work or engaged in other qualifying activities, plus reasonable travel time each way.

Complete the application here: https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/ccap/

Families must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to qualify for child care at low or no cost through the Child Care Assistance Program. To see if you may be eligible to apply, view our eligibility requirements.

For help applying for the Child Care Assistance Program, visit the Child Care Assistance Program Training to view video tutorials, guides, and other application resources.