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New York State’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) allows eligible families to receive low-cost child care so parents can work or pursue an education while their children receive care in a safe and nurturing environment.
Over the past several years, state policymakers have expanded eligibility for the program, allowing more families to qualify for this important support. Doing so has dramatically increased enrollment in the program. And while New York State has added nearly $1 billion dollars in additional spending for the program, funding for the program is insufficient in many parts of state.
Once demand exceeds capacity and funding, some counties operate a waitlist - adding families as space becomes available. Others close enrollment altogether and instruct families to apply again when enrollment re-opens.
You can access county-based enrollment data, along with waitlist status, using the tracker below.
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