| Help Paying for Care > Public Child Care Subsidies
Many low income working families are eligible for assistance to pay for child care. The Council provides many Subsidy Support Services including:
- assistance in applying for child care subsidies
- help completing an application
- obtaining the required documentation
- understanding the rules and regulations of the subsidy program
To contact the Council's Subsidy Coordinator for FREE support
with completing a child care subsidy application and helping understanding if you are eligible.
Contact Arlene Leuzzi at: ArleneL@cccwny.org or call (914)761-3456 ext 122.
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Low Income
If you fall below these income levels you may be eligible for a Low Income Child Care Subsidy. If eligible, you may use the subsidy to help pay for the cost of care in regulated programs and with legally exempt providers.
Income Levels for Low Income Child Care Subsidy
Effective 06/1/10 - 05/31/11
| Family Size |
Is Your Household Income Below? |
| 2 |
$29,140.00 |
| 3 |
$36,620.00 |
| 4 |
$44,100.00 |
| 5 |
$51,580.00 |
| 6 |
$59,060.00 |
| 7 |
$66,540.00 |
| 8 |
$74,020.00 |
Title XX
Title XX Child Care Subsidy Funds were available to families whose income falls within the income range below. As of April 1, 2010 no new applications for these funds are going to be approved. However, families are still being encouraged to apply to determine eligibility. Families who are determined eligible for Title XX Child Care Subsidy will be notified that they are being denied subsidy due to lack of funding and their names will be placed on a mailing list. If and when additional funding becomes available, parents will be notified to submit an application with updated information. Current recipients of the Title XX Child Care Subsidy will retain their child care assistance as long as they remain programmatically and financially eligible. Due to all the changes in subsidy, it is important that current recipients should be sure to be timely with all requirements to keep their case open.
Income Range for Title XX Child Care Subsidy Program
Effective 06/1/10 - 05/31/11
| Family Size |
Is Your Household Income Below? |
| 2 |
$29,141.00 - $40,067.50 |
| 3 |
$36,621.00 - $46,690.50 |
| 4 |
$44,101.00 - $49,612.50 |
| 5 |
$51,581.00 - $58,027.50 |
| 6 |
$59,061.00 - $66,442.50 |
| 7 |
$66,541.00 - $74,857.50 |
| 8 |
$74,021.00 - $83,272.50 |
If you require help in determining what category of child care subsidy you may qualify for, assistance in applying, or would like an application please contact the Subsidy Coordinator at 914-761-3456 ext 122 or ArleneL@cccwny.org. Call her with all your questions about the subsidy system.
Information is also available by calling the Westchester County Department of Social Services at
(914) 995-6521.
We encourage parents to explore other kinds of financial assistance that might be available to you:
1. The Child Care Council's Benefits Calculator is a general screening tool designed to help see if you may be eligible for a variety of public and private benefits.
2. There are several tax benefits and programs that can put more money in your hands; money that you can use for child care expenses. Click here for information on the Earned Income Tax Credit, Federal Child Tax Credit, Empire State Child Credit, Federal Child and Dependent Care Credit and the New York State Child and Dependent Care Credit.
3. Talk to your current program/provider to see if they are flexible with their fees/costs or have other scholarships.
4. Consider if there are different types of child care that may be less expensive for your family. Call the Council's Referral Department at 914-761- 3456 x 140 for assistance.
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