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Child Care Assistance Eligibility Questionnaire - NYS OCFS

Eligibility

Questionnaire is available to all families with children in need of child care. Eligibility for child care assistance is determined by completion of the questionnaire. Service Area: NYS.

(716) 847-3145
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New York State Office of Children & Family Services - WNY Field Office

(844) 697-3505
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Adult Protective Services (Bureau of Adult Services for Adult Abuse Hotline)

(716) 847-3742
Voice·

Fax

(800) 638-5163
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TDD/TTY Child Protective Services Hotline

(800) 342-3720
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Child Protective Services, Child Abuse Hotline & Video Relay System

Application process
Start online questionnaire: https://hs.ocfs.ny.gov/CCAPeligibility
Fees

None.

Service area

Erie County, NY Orleans County, NY Cattaraugus County, NY Wyoming County, NY Genesee County, NY Niagara County, NY Chautauqua County, NY

Online eligibility questionnaire to help parents determine their eligibility for financial support from the state's Child Care Assistance Program for low or no-cost child care. Immediately lets parents know whether they meet the basic criteria for eligibility and directs them to the local department of social services to apply for funding. Questionnaire is available in 12 languages.

Data provided by

211 Western New York

Providing organization

New York State - Office of Children & Family Services