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Eligibility
Raise the eligibility for family assistance to pay for child care to families making up to $136,250 (for a family of four) and capping child care costs at no more than 7% of household income
Work
Decouple child care assistance from hours of work across the state, making assistance available for parents who work variable and non-traditional hours
Market Rate
Require automatic rate increases across the state, increasing reimbursement rates when the market rate increases
Enrollment
Pay child care assistance to providers based on the number of children they have enrolled so they are compensated when a child is temporarily absent
Equity
Ensure access to child care assistance for all New York children who are otherwise eligible, without exception
Child Care in the News
Testimony on State Budget
Monroe County Parent Poll
Barriers to Care
Links For More Information
Governor's Child Care Availability Task Force Recommendations
