New York Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

About This Program

New York's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides subsidized child care to eligible low-income families statewide, administered through local social services districts. Parents choose from legally exempt or licensed/registered child care providers. Subsidy levels are based on county market rates, with families paying an income-based co-payment.

Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment

Key Details

• State program administered under federal CCDF block grant
• Eligibility: At or below 85% State Median Income; must be working, in school, or in training
• Families choose their own licensed child care provider
• Subsidy paid directly to provider; family pays income-based co-payment
• Apply through your county/local social services office

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling — year-round applications