Help paying for child care

You may qualify if you get cash assistance or if your household income is below these amounts:

• If your household size is 2, your yearly income must be at or below $6,601.24.
• If your household size is 3, your yearly income must be at or below $8,155.48.
• If your household size is 4, your yearly income must be at or below $9,707.70.
• If your household size is 5, your yearly income must be at or below $11,260.94.
• If your household size is 6, your yearly income must be at or below $12,814.18.
• If your household size is 7, your yearly income must be at or below $13,105.40.
• If your household size is 8, your yearly income must be at or below $13,396,64.
• If your household size is 9, your yearly income must be at or below $13,687.87.
• If your household size is 10, your yearly income must be at or below $13,979.10.
• If your household size is 11, your yearly income must be at or below $14,270.33.
• If your household size is 12, your yearly income must be at or below $14,561.56.
• If your household size is 13, your yearly income must be at or below $14,852.79.
• If your household size is 14, your yearly income must be at or below $15,144.03.
• If your household size is 15, your yearly income must be at or below $15,435.26.
• If your household size is 16, your yearly income must be at or below $15,726.49.
• If your household size is 17, your yearly income must be at or below $16,017.72.
• If your household size is 18, your yearly income must be at or below $16,308.95.
• If your household size is 19, your yearly income must be at or below $16,600.18.
• If your household size is 20, your yearly income must be at or below $16,891.41.

Families who work 10+ hours per week must make at least minimum wage ($16.50/hour) to qualify for child care assistance.

Each parent must have a qualifying reason for care:

• In school or job training
• Looking for work
• Unhoused
• Receiving domestic violence services
• Receiving treatment for substance misuse

Proof of identity, NYC residency, and household income may be required.