What there is to know
- New York State is launching a tool to help families verify their eligibility and connect with funding resources to access child care.
- The new tool is part of efforts in the state’s comprehensive plan to make New York’s child care system fairer, more affordable, and more accessible, which was announced as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s speech. on the state of the state of 2023.
- The new online tool is accessible to the general public in 12 languages.
NEW YORK – New York State is launching a tool to help families verify their eligibility and connect with funding resources to access child care.
The new tool is part of efforts in the state’s comprehensive plan to make New York’s child care system fairer, more affordable, and more accessible, which was announced as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s speech. on the state of the state of 2023.
“As a mother who put her career on hold due to a lack of affordable child care, I understand firsthand how important this lifeline is for families,” she said. . Governor Kathy Hochul. “To complement the significant investments made to fund child care, we are taking significant steps to improve the care-seeking process, expand program eligibility and support our workforce to ensure that all New- Yorkers have access to these essential resources.”.
The new online screening tool will help parents determine their eligibility for financial assistance from the state’s Child Care Assistance Program for low-cost or free child care.
The new online tool is accessible to the general public in 12 languages.
To access the tool and determine if your family is eligible to receive financial resources for child care, click here.