For families in Central New York who are in need of child care support, there are a number of organizations that can provide assistance. The New York State Early Childhood Family Guide, the Child Care Application, and the Temporary Assistance for the Needy are all resources available to help families. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) also works in partnership with the Early Care and Learning Council, Inc. to provide support for families seeking child care services.
Parents can fill out a single form and send it to any child care provider they are interested in using. Home-based programs, also known as family child care programs, offer 3K and EarlyLearn courses at home by a qualified, licensed child care provider. The Preventive Services Program provides intensive in-home support services to families whose children are at risk of being placed in foster care due to an indicated report of child abuse or neglect, or are at imminent risk of abuse or neglect. Continuing education and professional development for child care providers, parents and the community is also available. EarlyLearn children (infants and toddlers) can also apply for subsidized child care in a family child care home.
Family respite services provide reliable, quality care for people with a developmental disability and their siblings, and provide their caregivers with much needed rest (respite) from the challenges and stress of caring for a family member with special needs. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) also offers reimbursement for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in your care. The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and the Boys & Girls Club offer specific outreach activities to new and underserved residents of neighborhoods near Westside and Eastside of the city. These organizations encourage young people to participate in prosocial activities and take advantage of best case management and family support services offered by the Alliance. The Office of Child Care supports low-income working families by providing financial assistance for child care and promoting children's learning by improving the quality of early and after-school care and education programs. Families can search for licensed day care in New York City (also known as group child care services) by county using this resource.
However, Medicaid services do not allow care for all children, and many families may not yet be enrolled in Medicaid services. For Central New York families who need help finding child care support, there are many resources available. From the New York State Early Childhood Family Guide to the Child Care Application to Temporary Assistance for the Needy, there are a variety of options that can help families get the assistance they need. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) works with the Early Care and Learning Council, Inc. to provide support for those seeking child care services.
Parents can fill out one form to send to any provider they're interested in using. Home-based programs offer 3K and EarlyLearn courses at home by a qualified, licensed provider. The Preventive Services Program provides intensive in-home support services to families whose children are at risk of being placed in foster care due to an indicated report of abuse or neglect or are at imminent risk of abuse or neglect. Continuing education and professional development is also available for providers, parents, and the community. EarlyLearn children can apply for subsidized child care in a family child care home.
Family respite services provide reliable quality care for those with developmental disabilities as well as their siblings while providing caregivers with much needed rest from the challenges of caring for someone with special needs. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) offers reimbursement for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in your care. The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and the Boys & Girls Club offer outreach activities to new residents near Westside and Eastside of the city. These organizations encourage young people to participate in prosocial activities while taking advantage of case management and family support services offered by the Alliance. The Office of Child Care supports low-income working families by providing financial assistance for child care as well as promoting children's learning through improved quality early and after-school programs. Families can search for licensed daycare in New York City by county using this resource.
However, Medicaid services do not allow care for all children, so many families may not yet be enrolled in Medicaid services.
