Child Care Vouchers

Child care vouchers help cover child care costs for ages 6 weeks to 13 years old and up to age 19 for children with disabilities. Thousands of home-based and center-based providers across NYC accept them. Important details • Vouchers cover some or all of your child care costs. • Most families are required to pay a small fee based on their income and family size. Your voucher will cover all of the costs if you are: • a family on cash assistance • a family experiencing homelessness • a foster care parent • You can use a voucher to pay for child care from licensed/regulated providers and approved informal providers like relatives, neighbors, or friends. • You can begin using your voucher at any time during the year. • Eligibility is based on your familys income, work status, and other criteria. • Parents don't need to be U.S. citizens. Children must be U.S. citizens or have legal immigration status. • Vouchers are available while funding lasts. How to apply How to apply: • Apply online using the MyCity app . • Mail your application: • Download and complete the application forms . • Mail completed forms and documents to: NYC Children - EDU PO Box 40, Maplewood, NJ 07040 If you're in one of these situations: • Getting cash assistance Contact your HRA Benefits Access Center • Working with child protective services Ask your case worker about applying • Foster parent Contact your foster agency about vouchers How to get help • Visit the ACS website to learn more. • If you already have a voucher, find child care programs on NYC Child Care Connect or through the States Office of Children and Family Services page .