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Child Care Subsidies are now available across New York City. These vouchers can be used for any type of child care provider and can save parents an average of $15,000 per year (per child) in child care expenses. Parents must be living in New York City or and meet income restrictions.

There is also a new Facilitated Enrollment Scholarship Program. The Scholarship Program serves families who are not eligible to apply under current subsidy/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) guidelines and include families earning up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), episodic workers, and undocumented children.  This scholarship can be used for any type of licensed child care provider and can save parents an average of $17,000 per year (per child) in child care expenses.

• Child Care Facilitated Enrollment Project Fact Sheet
• Facilitated Enrollment Scholarship Program Fact Sheet
• If you are interested in learning more about these programs to share with your members in your local, email @" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@ for next steps.
• If members of your local are interested in applying for a child care subsidy, they should read the above fact sheets, then fill out this pre-screening form, or call (212) 558-2244 and leave their name, phone number, and local union number. Certain restrictions apply.

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