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Federal, State & Local Policy Documents

Many of the state policies regarding the administration of child care subsidies are set forth in written plans that the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)  files with the Federal Government. Additionally, in New York State, the rules regarding eligibility for child care services are in large part established by each local social services district.  These local rules are put into a plan that each social services district files with OCFS.  This page of our website contains links to these plans.  Additionally, you will find information on funding allocations and documents analyzing the disparities in plan administration among the 58 social services districts.

 

 

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State Budget Cuts to Child Care Threaten Well Being of Children in Low-Income Working Families
This year as part of the New York State budget, the legislature cut $42 million dollars from the New York State Child Care Block Grant (NYSCCBG). As a result, many low-income working families are at risk of losing child care assistance. Read More

Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program
A New Option for Children in Foster Care with Kin
The Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (KinGAP) is designed to provide a new permanency option for children in foster care who have been cared for by a relative for six continuous months and for whom it has been determined that returning home or adoption are not viable options. Read More

2011 Child Care Development Fund Allocations
County by county analysis of child care subsidy funding to local social services districts in New York. Read More

Empire Justice Center Issues Report On Child Care Disparities
Quality subsidized child care benefits both children and working parents. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers a one billion dollar block grant program, consisting primarily of federal funding, which provides financial assistance to low income families who need child care. Read More

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