Am I Eligible For Child Care Assistance?
New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
The New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps eligible families with some or all of the cost of child care. CCAP is administered by the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services with funding and support from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
Eligibility Requirements
Families may qualify based on income, reasons for needing child care, and a child’s age or individual needs.
Income Requirements
Here are the maximum amounts a family can make and still qualify. While this information can be a helpful tool, families should submit an application to the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services to find out if they qualify. Income is only one factor to qualify for child care assistance in New York State. Other families may also qualify, based on their own specific needs.
| Family Size | Federal Poverty Level (300%) | Monthly Income Limit |
| 1 | $43,740.00 | $3,645.00 |
| 2 | $59,160.00 | $4,930.00 |
| 3 | $74,580.00 | $6,215.00 |
| 4 | $90,000.00 | $7,500.00 |
| 5 | $105,420.00 | $8,785.00 |
| 6 | $120,840.00 | $10,070.00 |
| 7 | $136,260.00 | $11,355.00 |
| 8 | $151,680.00 | $12,640.00 |
For More Information
To discuss your eligibility or to request a child care assistance application packet please call the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services Day Care Unit at (315) 379-2285 or the St. Lawrence Child Care Council at (315) 393-6474.
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Department of Social Services
Child Care Assistance
Day Care Unit
6 Judson Street
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-2285
https://stlawco.org
Child Care Assistance
Day Care Unit
6 Judson Street
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 379-2285
https://stlawco.org
St. Lawrence Child Care Council, Inc.
314 Ford Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-6474
www.stlawrencechildcare.org
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-6474
www.stlawrencechildcare.org