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Crucial Financial Support for Working Families

Eligibility Criteria

Residency: Applicants must reside in New York State, excluding the five boroughs of New York City.

Age: Children must be four years of age or younger.

Work: Each parent living in the household must work or be enrolled in a short-term educational or training program for a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Income: Applicants' household income must fall within the eligible income guidelines.

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Am I Eligible? Click the button to find out if you're eligible.
  • Answer a few quick questions, tell us about your family and find out if you qualify.
  • Applying takes just 2 minutes and most families hear back within one business day.

Funding may be limited and is available on a first come first serve basis so it's worth checking sooner rather than later.

  • If you don't qualify for WDI's scholarship program, you may still qualify for the county's Child Care Assistance Program.
  • Please click here to find the direct link to your county's webpage. There, you can find out more information on available resources for your county's Child Care Assistance Program.

Scholarship Highlights

  • Average monthly scholarship of up to $1,000 per month per child for care that is provided at a minimum of 12 days per month.
  • Applicants must be working or enrolled in a short-term educational or training program for a minimum of 10 hours per week.
  • Our program serves a diverse range of families within the middle-class income range, making quality child care accessible to more people than you might expect.