Many low income working families are eligible for assistance to pay for child care. The Council provides many Subsidy Support Services including:
- assistance in applying for child care subsidies
- help completing an application
- obtaining the required documentation
- understanding the rules and regulations of the subsidy program
You may be eligible if you:
- are a working parent(s)
- are a Westchester County Resident
- meet income requirements
Low Income
If you fall between these income levels you may be eligible for a Low Income Child Care Subsidy. If eligible, you may use the subsidy to help pay for the cost of care in regulated programs and with legally exempt providers
Income Levels for Low Income Child Care Subsidy
Effective 06/1/14 - 05/31/15
| Family Size |
Is Your Household Income Below? |
| 2 |
$31,460 |
| 3 |
$39,580 |
| 4 |
$47,700 |
| 5 |
$55,820 |
| 6 |
$63,940 |
| 7 |
$72,060 |
| 8 |
$80,180 |
Title XX
If you fall within the income ranges below you may be eligible for Title XX Child Care Subsidy. To use these funds to help pay for child care, your child must be enrolled in a Title XX program. These are programs or providers that have a contract with Westchester County Department of Social Services.
If you received referrals from the Council’s Referral Department, Title XX Programs have “County Contract” listed under Financial Assistance.
Income Range for Title XX Child Care Subsidy Program
Effective 06/1/14 - 05/31/15
| Family Size |
Is Your Household Income Below? |
| 2 |
$31,460 - $43,257.50 |
| 3 |
$39,580 - $50,464.50 |
| 4 |
$47,700 - $53,662.50 |
| 5 |
$55,820 - $62,797.50 |
| 6 |
$63,940 - $71,932.50 |
| 7 |
$72,060 - $81,067.50 |
| 8 |
$80,180 - $90,202.50 |
If you require help in determining what category of child care subsidy you may qualify for or assistance in applying please contact the Subsidy Support Services at 914-761-3456 ext. 140 or referrals@cccwny.org. Call with all your questions about the subsidy system.
Information is also available by calling the Westchester County Department of Social Services at (914) 995-6521 or go to their website.
We encourage parents to explore other kinds of financial assistance that might be available to you:
1. The Child Care Council's Benefits Calculator is a general screening tool designed to help see if you may be eligible for a variety of public and private benefits.
2. There are several tax benefits and programs that can put more money in your hands; money that you can use for child care expenses. Click here for information on the Earned Income Tax Credit, Federal Child Tax Credit, Empire State Child Credit, Federal Child and Dependent Care Credit and the New York State Child and Dependent Care Credit. (link to
3. Talk to your current program/provider to see if they are flexible with their fees/costs or have other scholarships.
4. Consider if there are different types of child care that may be less expensive for your family. Go to Find Child Care or call the Council's Referral Department at 914-761- 3456 ext. 140 for assistance.
