Free education and services for families with kids from birth to age 5
Head Start / Early Head Start
Head Start and Early Head Start are free early childhood education programs for low-income families with kids ages 5 and under
Programs
Help paying for child care
Child Care Vouchers
Child care vouchers cover most or all child care costs at licensed centers, registered home-based providers, or with family and friends.
Free or low-cost child care for infants and toddlers
Extended Day/Year Infant and Toddler Programs
Year-round early care and education for up to 10 hours a day
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.
Paid time off to care for family
NYS Paid Family Leave (PFL)
Up to 12 weeks of paid time off to care for a new child, sick family member, and other situations.