Necessary frontline workers using a regulated child care provider can now receive emergency scholarships through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). The Child Care Councils of Nassau and Suffolk will be administering this program on Long Island. It was developed through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and Governor
Cuomo's administration.
"To receive the scholarship, a parent must provide a letter from their employer confirming that they are an essential employee who cannot work from home," says Jennifer Marino Rojas, Executive Director of the Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. "As the local child care experts, the Child Care Councils can help individuals and also provide information for employers to distribute to their workforce."
The scholarships are for the period May 1 through May 31, 2020. Eligible workers include health care providers, pharmaceutical staff, law enforcement, grocery store employees and first responders. According to a press release from the Governor's office, parents can use the funding to pay for their existing care, or can contact the Child Care Councils to find openings.
Parents can apply by completing online applications in one of three languages:
If you have questions about the program, you can email the Child Care Council in your county.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS ALERT TO ANYONE YOU KNOW WHO IS AN ESSENTIAL WORKER OR AN EMPLOYER OF ESSENTIAL WORKERS
Eligibility levels (based on 300% of federal poverty level)
Family
Size
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 |
Household Salary
Eligibility (Maximum)
$ 51,720
$ 65,160
$ 78,600
$ 92,040
$105,480
$118,920
$132,360
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