The Department contracts with our partner agency, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates. Pro Action manages and implements many child care services offered by the local district.
To find Child Care Providers and to find out if you are eligible for Child Care Financial Assistance, call Pro Action Child Care Council, weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at 607-776-2126, ext. 2113 and talk to the Parent Education Counselor. The eligibility for Child Care services has opened doors for many and providers offer supportive programs for your children within their daycare settings.
Pro Action offers many other programs that could benefit your children and your family. Please reach out to see what is available and if you might qualify for assistance!
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) recently announced the launch of the CCAP Eligibility Questionnaire to allow parents and caretakers to answer a few questions to see if they are eligible for CCAP. You can access the questionnaire directly by going to: https://hs.ocfs.ny.gov/CCAPeligibility/. Or, go to the OCFS CCAP website at: https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/ccap/ and click on “Do I qualify for CCAP”.