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Jennifer Jones
(315) 376-5400
Fax: 315-376-4112
23a088@dfa.state.ny.us
Location
5960 Main St., Glenfield, NY
P.O. Box 193
Lowville,
NY
13367
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8:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
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CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Did you know? Child Care Assistance can help parents/caretakers pay for some or all of the cost of childcare services.  In general, families are eligible for financial assistance if they meet the state’s low-income guidelines and need childcare to work, look for work, or attend employment training.

Where can the application be obtained?

How can I submit my completed application and/or other necessary documentation for my case?

  • Mail the completed application to: P.O. Box 193, Lowville, NY 13367
  • Email the completed application to: lewisreception@dfa.state.ny.us.
  • Bring the application to the agency at 5960 Main St., Glenfield, NY during our business hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Drop the application into the drop box located at 5960 Main St., Glenfield, NY if it is after business hours

Do I need to complete a face-to-face interview?

  • No interview is needed to process a Child Care Assistance Application. The application and relevant documentation are all that is needed.

How long does the application process take?

  • Regulations state applications must be processed within 30 days of receipt. We do our best to process applications quickly and will continue to do everything we can to provide timely decisions, given the circumstances. 

Do you need help locating high-quality child care?

Child Care Resource Personnel from CAPC (Community Action Planning Council)
 CAPC's Childcare Resource and Referral Department can assist individuals who are in need of a daycare provider.

Call 315-782-4900 extension 306 for assistance.

Their duties include:

  • Supplying a list of various Child Care providers and telephone numbers
  • Reviewing legally Exempt Child Care applications
  • Providing technical assistance to legally exempt daycare provider


If you want general information about Child Care Assistance, please visit:  https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/