Financial Assistance

Child care is often one of the highest expenses for families, especially for single-parent households in New York State. The Child Care Council is here to help connect you with resources to ease this financial burden.

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Financial Assistance Options:

• Department of Social Services (DSS) Assistance:
  DSS offers daycare assistance for eligible families, including:
  • Temporary Assistance Recipients: Working and/or enrolled in an approved training or educational program.
  • Working Families: Non-recipients of temporary assistance who qualify based on income and other criteria.
• Choosing a Provider:
  Eligible families can select from:
  • Licensed day care centers
  • Licensed/registered family or group child care providers
  • An informal provider (friend, relative, neighbor) who can apply to be enrolled

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Income Eligibility 2025:

Review the income eligibility guidelines below to see if you qualify for assistance.

Family Size	Annual Income Limit
2	$77,226.00
3	$95,396.83
4	$113,567.65
5	$131,738.47
6	$149,909.30

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For More Information:

• Herkimer County DSS Day Care Unit: 315-867-1233
• Madison County DSS Day Care Unit: 315-366-2211
• Oneida County DSS Day Care Unit: 315-266-6191
• WDI Funding for Oneida County: 315-793-5305 | wdiny.org/childcare

Last updated November 25, 2025