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Programs
Homeless services and shelters
Homeless Intake Shelters & Drop-In Centers (DICs)
Services and temporary shelter for adults and families with children.
Learn more : Homeless Intake Shelters & Drop-In Centers (DICs)
New Find a licensed child care program
NYC Child Care Connect (NYC CCC)
An online resource that helps you find and stay informed about a child care program in your community.
New Resources & support for families and children
Growing Up NYC
Explore programs, benefits, activities, parenting tips and more to help care for your family.
Free early childhood education for children of student-parents
Living for the Young Family Through Education (LYFE)
Student-parents can get free early childhood education for their children ages 6 weeks to 4 years.
Child care for eligible low-income families
Child Care Voucher
Help to cover the cost of child care for children six weeks to thirteen years old.