* 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 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.

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.

Assists low and moderate income Chenango County families with the cost of child care. Familes may be working, job seeking or attending employment training,

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 free day care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of single-parent students who meet certain criteria. (low income, single parents attending high school, college, business school, voc-tech or GED classes) Offers childcare during work hours in addition to their school hours. Presents workshops to these parents on child care, home management, nutrition, and educational options.

* 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.

Update June 2025- the ALICE program is out of funding. The program is closed indefinitely. Check back for updates including the limited funding assistance expected later this summer for individuals coming out of homelessness. Assistance up to $500 for qualified households, types of assistance includes:Car RepairsCar Insurance- must have cancelation noticePhone Bills- must have shut off noticeUtility Bills-must have shut off noticeHealth InsuranceChildcare ExpensesBack Rent Assistance- must have eviction noticeClient must be ineligible for other local programs that already provide these services such as DSS, Catholic Charities, Robin Fund, INHS for rent assistance or repairs- will need to prove ineligibility for other programsIncome guidelines listed in eligibility section belowDocuments needed for verification:Documents to prove residency or employment in Tompkins County:- Valid NYS driver license with current address- utility or phone bill or other mail issued in past 30 daysDocumentation of income, examples include:-current paystub in last 30 days- benefit statement for Social Security, SSI or Unemployment- Current bank statement- self attestation formDocumentation of Need, examples:-notice of eviction from court-repair bill/estimate- utility bill/shutoff notice with date of termination- other statement ie insurance, childcare, etc*must include amount needed to avoid shutoff or cancellation* Document upload short url: 211tompkins.org/uploadmobile friendly, screenshots and pictures of the documents can be uploadedClick on the link below to begin the intake process MUST BE FILLED OUT BY LOCAL 2-1-1 STAFF:https://forms.gle/9XfAjbZzDF4Yegwr7

* 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 assistance to low income families to cover the cost of their daycare expenses for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 13 years old.

Provides income-based childcare subsidies (financial assistance) to help offset the high cost of childcare.

determines eligibility of parents applying for child care subsidies serves as liaison between the Child Development Council and child care providers accepts and processes applications for transitional, low income, foster care and services day care, plus summer camp.To determine eligibility and submit an online application, go to: www.mybenefits.ny.gov

Determines eligibility of families for day care subsidies, promotes quality day care in the community and offers technical assistance to providers in meeting New York State regulations. Child care assistance is authorized for eligible individuals through a variety of programs outlined below. Each program determines method of payment, required paperwork, and who to contact with questions and problems. Temporary Assistance Day Care: Available for TANF or Safety Net households involved in approved training programs or work site assignments. Program enables parents to work or participate in approved training programs while receiving child day care services. Transitional Day Care: Available when a Temporary (Public) Assistance case is closed and there is a need for day care services due to employment. Transitional day care is guaranteed for 12 months if working families earn less than or equal to a designated percentage of The State Income Standard (which is based on The Federal Poverty Level and subject to charge). Parents contribute to the cost of care based on a sliding income scale. Non-Temporary Assistance Day Care: Available to employed families who earn less than or equal to a designated percentage of the State Income Standard. Parents contribute toward the cost of care based on a sliding income scale. This assistance is also provided to teen parents attending high school and people working toward a GED who are under the age of 21. Preventive/Protective Services Day Care: Available to recipients of Children's Services when day care is mandated as part of the family's service plan.

Administers Temporary Assistance including Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, SNAP, Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, and childcare assistance. An application for Temporary Assistance is an automatic application for Medical Assistance and SNAP benefits. May be able to assist with rent and mortgage payments, depending on the circumstances. Provides once-only or alternative assistance to applicants, who are low-income and without sufficient resources, in the form of diversion services. May include transportation and work related expense assistance. Also provides for burial when a Temporary Assistance recipient or other indigent person dies leaving no funds or insurance sufficient to pay the cost and there are no relatives, friends or other persons liable or willing to take responsibility for the burial expense. See separate record for HEAP program.

Provides financial assistance for daycare costs to families with income below 300% of the federal poverty level. Supplements out-of-pocket expenses for daycare costs.

Authorizes child care subsidy for eligible TANF and low income families.

* Provides temporary financial assistance to individuals and families in need. Rent payment assistance Medicaid SNAP (Food Stamps) Childcare payment assistance for families with low income More information can be found at www.mybenefits.ny.gov

Investigates all reported allegations of fraud in the Temporary Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and Day Care programs. Also investigates day care providers being paid by Social Services who do not really provide care and cases involving food stamp trafficking. Does not investigate Social Security, Disability, Workman's Comp, Unemployment, or Section 8.

Represents the Department of Social Services in administrative hearings.

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 supportive services to very low income Veterans and their families who are homeless or are in danger of losing their homes. Services include outreach, case management, and assistance obtaining VA and other benefits. Provides time-limited payments to third parties, such as landlords, utility companies, moving and storage companies, and child care providers, if those payments can help Veteran families stay in or obtain permanent, sustainable housing.

* Provides referrals to all types of child care programs. * Provides information on guidelines to child care subsidy eligibility. * Offers educational programs, seminars and classes on child care issues. * Offers development and training of professional child care providers and programs. * Operates the Repurpose and More Store providing donated materials from local manufacturers for craft projects. * Operates Farm to Preschool - seasonal farm markets at three child care providers in Rochester. * Provides data for all child care needs - breakdown of existing services and service gaps. * Offers a Regional Infant/Toddler Resource Center. Early Childhood Professional Library. * Offers Infant/Toddler Mental Health support in participating child care programs.

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.

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.