The Child Care Assistance Program is available to families who need child care and meet state income and programmatic eligibility guidelines. Child care assistance is available for the purposes of providing support to families as a necessary part of a plan for self-support. Eligible families may receive child care assistance for the purposes of employment and educational programs, including associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs and vocational and certificate programs. Additionally, child care assistance is available for eligible families who are participating in mental health or substance abuse treatment programs; homeless families conducting housing searches; teen parents attending high school; and families in need of protective or preventive services.

Please Note: Child Care Subsidies are contingent on income and programmatic eligibility as well as available funding.

***The Saratoga County Department of Social Services Child Care Assistance Program is currently accepting applications. All applications received will be screened for income and programmatic eligibility and processed according to federal priorities.

Saratoga County Child Care office phone (518) 714-4004 and Fax (518) 884-4991

As of October 1, 2023 Child Care Assistance Program subsidies are available to families with gross income less than 85% of the State Medium Income. Those who previously did not qualify for assistance may qualify now.

Child Care Block Grant – Child Care for low-income families at or below 300% federal poverty level.

TA Transitional Child Care – Child Care for former Temporary Assistance recipients who are employed at or below 300% federal poverty level.

Contact the Saratoga County Child Care office at 518-714-4004 for requirements.

Simply download these documents to get started!
1. Overview of the OCFS Child Care Assistance Program
2. NYS Application for Child Care Assistance (OCFS-6025)
3. How To Complete the NYS Application for Child Care Assistance (OCFS-6026)
4. Accessing Applicant/Recipient Informational Books (LDSS-5084)

As part of NYS regulations some families must pay a portion of their child care expense to their chosen child care provider. This payment is called the Parent Fee or Family Share. The actual amount will vary according to the family’s income, household size and program eligibility.

Saratoga County Child Care office phone (518) 714-4004 and Fax (518) 884-4991.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm.

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