Onondaga County

Child Care Assistance Program:
Families in Onondaga County may qualify for the county's income-based child care assistance program. Child Care subsidies provide support to eligible parents and caretakers, helping them maintain employment or participate in approved educational activities.

Do I qualify for Child Care Assistance in Onondaga County?

See eligibility short list: English Flyer | Spanish Flyer

For more information and to see an expanded eligibility list, visit Onondaga County - Child Care Services - Social Services.

What if I don’t qualify for subsidized child care?

Community Child Care Scholarship:

Funded by United Way of Central NY, the Community Child Care Scholarship is designed to help Onondaga County residents working to manage the high cost of child care. Parents enrolled in certain educational or vocational programs may also qualify. There are family and income guidelines you must meet.

For more information or to apply for a scholarship, contact our Parents Services Department by phone at (315) 446-1220 at ext. 303 or click to email.