New York

Learn the basics (3)+

• Child Care Services for Public Assistance Recipients and Applicants

  This guide will help you as a care taker or guardian in learning your rights when applying for child care services. Read More

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  Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

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  Spanish / Español

• Helpful Tips: Childcare Subsidy - Westchester County

  A list of useful tips when contacting your local Department of Social Services (DSS) on Child Care Subsidy Applications/Denials. Read More

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  Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

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  Spanish / Español

• Child Care Help

  Information about child care assistance available from DSS. Content Detail

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  Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.- LawNY® - Geneva Office

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  Spanish / Español

Forms and tools (2)+

• myBenefits!

  The fast and easy way to find out about many health and human services programs and how to apply for them - anytime and anywhere. Content Detail

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  New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

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  Spanish / Español

• ACCESS NYC

  ACCESS NYC is a free service that can help you find out if you are eligible for over 30 benefit programs. Read More

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  NYC Human Services

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  Spanish / Español

General child care information (5)+

• Child Care Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  Frequently asked questions and answers about child care Content Detail

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  New York State Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS)

• Child Care Services for Public Assistance Recipients and Applicants

  This guide will help you as a care taker or guardian in learning your rights when applying for child care services. Read More

  By:

  Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Child Care Help

  Information about child care assistance available from DSS. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.- LawNY® - Geneva Office

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Child Care Subsidies

  Child care subsidies are provided by social service districts to enable a parent or caretaker to work or engage in other approved activities. Content Detail

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  The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

• 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 Content Detail

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  New York State Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS)

Finding child care (3)+

• Help Finding a Child Care Program

  Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCRRs) provide services to parents and day care providers in every county of New York State. If you are looking for child care, the CCRR in your county is a great place to start Content Detail

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  New York State Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS)

• Search for Childcare

  Search for day care in your area Content Detail

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  New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)

• Child Care Aware

  The Child Care Aware web site is one of the most visited and trusted destinations for parents seeking child care. By providing reliable information about high-quality child care and referrals to community resources, Child Care Aware is a critical national link between parents and child care providers. Content Detail

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  The National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)

I want to apply for public assistance (1)+

• What can I expect when I visit a DSS office?

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  Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

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  Spanish / Español

I need an interpreter (1)+

• If you do not speak english and go to the Office of Administration of Children's Services (ACS)

  You are entitled to receive free language assistance. Learn more! Content Detail

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  Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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  Russian / Pусский