NY Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

Administered by NY Office of Children & Family Services · ocfs.ny.gov

NY subsidizes childcare costs for working families earning up to 85% of state median income. New expansions in 2024 made hundreds of thousands of additional families eligible.

Eligibility requirements

✓NY working parent or in school/training
✓Child under 13 (or up to 18 with special needs)
✓Income ≤85% state median income

Insider tip

Apply through your county Department of Social Services, not the state website. Processing times vary dramatically — NYC families should apply 60 days before needing care.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at ocfs.ny.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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