Vouchers that help cover the cost of child care for children 6 weeks to 13 years old

Child Care Vouchers | NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)

1. How it Works

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. Hundreds of home-based and center-based providers across NYC accept child care vouchers and offer child care services in safe and positive learning environments.

• Vouchers cover some or all of your child care costs. Most families are required to pay part of the costs 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

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  More ways to get help with this program

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  Visit the ACS website to learn more.

  Call the ACS Child and Family Well-Being Call Center

  If you have questions, call the ACS CFWB Call Center at 212-835-7610.

  2. Determine your eligibility

  You may qualify for a voucher if your household gets Cash Assistance or is experiencing homelessness. You may also qualify if your household earns less than the incomes shown below:

  Family size	Monthly income	Yearly income
  2	$6,156	$73.869.56
  3	$7,604	$91,250.63
  4	$9,053	$108,631.70
  5	$10,501	$126,012.77
  6	$11,949	$143,393.84
  7	$12,221	$146,652.80
  8	$12,493	$149,911.75
  9	$12,764	$153,170.70
  10	$13,036	$156,429.65
  11	$13,307	$159,688.60
  12	$13,579	$162,947.55
  13	$13,851	$166,206.50
  14	$14,122	$169,465.45
  15	$14,394	$172,724.40
  16	$14,665	$175,983.35
  17	$14,937	$179,242.31
  18	$15,208	$182,501.26

  You also need to have one of these “reasons for care”:

  • You work 10+ hours per week
  • You are in an educational or vocational training program
  • You have been looking for work
  • You live in temporary housing (priority access)
  • You are attending services for domestic violence
  • You are receiving treatment for substance abuse

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  3. How to apply

  Apply using the MyCity app.

  1. Download and complete the application form.
  2. Mail your completed forms and documents to:
     NYC Children – EDU
     PO Box 40, Maplewood, NJ 07040
  • A family experiencing homelessness
  • A family receiving or was on Cash Assistance
  • A family receiving child welfare services
  • A working foster parent

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  More ways to get help with this program

  Visit the website

  Visit the ACS website to learn more.

  Call the ACS Child and Family Well-Being Call Center

  If you have questions, call the ACS CFWB Call Center at 212-835-7610.

  Last Updated July 17, 2024