State expands access to childcare assistance for families and providers

State expands access to childcare assistance for families and providers

East Farmingdale, NY- New York State officials on Tuesday announced expanded childcare assistance is now available to almost 400,000 New York children. Governor Kathy Hochul said under the new plans, a family of four, earning up to $83,250 are now eligible for assistance, the previous threshold was $55.000 or less. The governor also announced expanded eligibility for a second round of federally funded Child Care Provider Stabilization grants.

To learn more about the expanded access to childcare assistance and to see if you quality, click here.

Photo: Office of New York State Governor Kathy Hochul August 30, 2022 – New York City -(Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)

By Brett Levine