Child Care
Child Care Subsidy Program
Child Care (Day Care) is a critical element for families who
are trying to gain and/or maintain employment and self-sufficiency. Parents who
would like to know if they qualify for child care assistance can call the child
care application line at (845) 615-5452 for a screening, answers to questions
re: the child care application process/ program, and to have an application for
child care mailed to them.
The following documents are needed to determine eligibility
for the child care subsidy program:
ID for parent/guardian, Birth Certificates for children,
proof of residence, proof of any income received,
Last 12 weeks wage stubs , letter from employer verifying
work schedule days and hours worked, provider information, disclaimer notice,
consent form, and booklet receipt.
Currently the income level to be eligible for the child care
program is up to 200% of the State Income Standard. See below for income
standards for June 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022:
Family Size Income Standards 200%
S.I.S.
1 $25,760
2 $34,840
3 $43,920
4 $53,000
5 $62,080
6 $71,160
7 $80,240
8 $89,320
· For families with more
than eight persons add $4,540 for each additional person
· If you are in need of
child care subsidy, otherwise eligible, and work non- traditional hours you are
eligible to receive child care for up to 8 hours sleep time.
· Otherwise eligible for
child care is defined as income eligible and a child care application has been
submitted along with the required documentation.
· Orange county will
include child care for homeless individuals and/or victims of domestic violence
who are employed or attending an approved college, school, or vocational
program.
Temporary Assistance
Cases
People who are in
receipt of temporary assistance are eligible for child care assistance while
employed or in an approved training program/school under the Temporary
assistance guarantee.
Transitional child care assistance is available for up to 12
months for eligible persons who are no longer eligible for temporary assistance
due to achieving economic independence through employment/increased income and
have been in receipt of temporary assistance for three of the last 6 months
prior to their temporary assistance case closing. For additional information
please contact the child care unit at (845) 615-5452.