Sullivan County Department of Family Services in New York City, the Human Resources Administration and Agency for Child Development determines family eligibility based on income, reasons for needing day care, and you child's age and individual needs. In most cases, families receiving a child care subsidy can choose any legal child care provider. If you are interested in finding out if you are eligible for a child care subsidy, or if you would like to apply for a subsidy for your child, contact the Sullivan County Department of Family Services.

Provides child care scholarships and resources for financial aid to low-income to mid-income working parents. Help parents complete applications, gather documentation, understand the rules and regulations and follow up on case status.This help is also provided for day camps(Not including sleep away camps).

Authorizes day care subsidies for working parents receiving public assistance, low-income working parents not receiving public assistance, teenage parents enrolled in high school and families who need help to prevent a child's out-of-home placement.

Provides financial assistance for eligible families in various ways: Basic Living Expenses - Rent, mortgage payment and/or utilities, supermarket gift cards, when these bills have become unmanageable after a child's diagnosis and/or a parent must stop working to care for their sick child. Illness-related Expenses - medical co-pays, transportation for treatment, medical equipment, and childcare to keep siblings safe when parents must be with their hospitalized child. End of Life Expenses - will help with funeral arrangements and expenses, and provide bereavement support.

Child Care (Day Care) is a critical element for families who are trying to gain and/or maintain employment and self-sufficiency. Parents who would like to know if they qualify for child care assistance can call the child care application line at (845)615-5452 for a screening, answers to questions re: the child care application process/ program, and to have an application for child care mailed to them.

Provides free or low cost subsidized child care services for eligible families residing in Suffolk County. Child care is available for children, between the ages of 6 weeks through 12 years in licensed day care centers, school age child care programs, group family day care homes, registered family day care homes, and legally exempt/informal child care programs. NOTE: Children with special needs may be able to receive subsidized child care through 18 years of age. Families must meet income and program eligibility criteria to be eligible for a child care subsidy. For further information or guidance in the selection of child care services, please contact the Child Care Council of Suffolk at (631)462-0303.

Provides financial help for child care needs to working families who do not earn enough to be in the median income range based on government standards.

Provides grants to low income working families, for day care or day camps, in order to maintain employment.

Provides resources to assist parents with their child care needs, individuals with concerns regarding the health or safety of a child in a day care program and individuals involved in running or initiating a day care program. Oversees Licenses and Monitors Daycare and Home based Daycare Facilities. Offers online information including a Child Care Facility Search feature which provides a listing of regulated child care providers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. There is also an online screening tool to help parents determine their eligibility for financial support from the state's Child Care Assistance Program for low or no-cost child care.

Provides financial help for child care needs to working families who do not earn enough to be in the median income range based on government standards.

Online eligibility questionnaire to help parents determine their eligibility for financial support from the state's Child Care Assistance Program for low or no-cost child care. Immediately lets parents know whether they meet the basic criteria for eligibility and directs them to the local department of social services to apply for funding. Questionnaire is available in 12 languages.

Provides outreach to Veterans identified as at risk of suicide, provides a baseline mental health assessment to potential participants in the program, and provides the following services for eligible participants: - Coordination of emergency treatment for participants, including coverage of any initial monetary charges for treatment, as long as the participant receives ongoing clinical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Case management with a holistic, individualized approach - Peer support - Assistance in obtaining VA benefits, including but not limited to vocational and rehabilitation services, employment and training services, educational assistance, housing assistance, and health care (including mental health care) services - Assistance in obtaining and coordinating with other public benefits for crisis-related needs, including health care services, daily living services, legal services, personal financial planning, credit counseling, and employment and vocational services - Eligible temporary income support assistance - Transportation assistance in the form of public transportation tokens - Childcare payment assistance for children under the age of 13 - General suicide prevention stability assistance, which can assist participants with funds to cover anything that may be contributing to a suicidal factor specific to a participant - Other suicide prevention services that are necessary for improving mental health such as adaptive sports, equine therapy, indoor or outdoor recreational therapy, substance use reduction programming, and individual, group, or family counseling All financial assistance is provided directly to third parties for services to veterans, and funds do not go directly to veterans themselves. ##Veteran##

Provides grants to low income working families, for day care or day camps, in order to maintain employment.

Provides information about child care options, how to evaluate care, referrals to programs that may meet individual needs, other parent education materials and other financial options. Offers small business start-up assistance, training and technical assistance, mini grants, reimbursement for food costs and home and center visitations to child care providers. Also provides demographic information, child care supply and demand, policy planning and development. Parents in Steuben County may take advantage of a subsidy program to help with the cost of child care.

Provides temporary benefits and services to income eligible individuals and families with the aim of helping them become self-sufficient. Services include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance (for single individuals or childless couples), employment and food stamp benefits. Child care subsidies are available to low income families to enable them to afford child care and continue to work. May use a registered or informal provider or a relative.

* Offers information and referral to individuals looking to become child care providers, including help with licensing. Also provides customized referrals to parents about child care providers that are licensed in the area.

* Provides financial support services for children in need that includes: School Field Trips. Camp and Recreation Costs and Fees. Music Lessons. Tutoring. Prescriptions. Eyeglasses. Dental Visits. Winter Coats and Boots. School Supplies. Co-pay Assistance. Child Care Costs.

Provides enrichment services for children including child care, Early Head Start, Head Start, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Offers assistance to working parents who need to keep children enrolled in licensed day care services by providing sliding scale subsidies based upon income.

Provides services to child care providers, businesses, community and families.Free Online Search for Child Care available to find information on regulated child care programs.Child Day Care Subsidy Program offers eligible households assistance with child care costs.

Provides subsidies to employed persons for the cost of day care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in certified day care homes, day care centers, group homes, or acceptable informal providers.

* Offers information and referral to individuals looking to become child care providers, including help with licensing. Also provides customized referrals to parents about child care providers that are licensed in the area.

Access for residents outside the City of Ithaca to this Department of Social Services (DSS) units: Medicaid SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly Food Stamps) emergency assistance day care services Trumansburg: 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays from 1-4:30pm and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm at the Ulysses Town Hall, 10 Elm Street, Trumansburg.Walk-ins welcome.

* Provides child day care assistance to all eligible children. Financial payment for day care. Referrals to licensed day care providers.

Provides subsidies to employed persons for the cost of day care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in certified day care homes, day care centers, group homes, or acceptable informal providers.

Provides subsidies to employed persons for the cost of day care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in certified day care homes, day care centers, group homes, or acceptable informal providers.