NYC Benefits Resources

Helps eligible low-income families pay for childcare services, including infant and toddler care. Eligibility requirements and subsidy amounts were updated in early 2025. Applications are currently being accepted online and in person at HRA offices.

Eligibility: Income-based, New York City resident. Priority may be given to families with protective service needs or those transitioning off public assistance.

Federally funded early childhood education programs for low-income families. Head Start serves preschool-aged children (3-5 years old), while Early Head Start serves infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open, with deadlines varying by program.

Age: Birth to 5 years. Income eligibility guidelines are based on federal poverty levels. Programs offer comprehensive services, including education, health, and family support.

Provides affordable after-school and holiday care for children attending public schools in Manhattan. Registration for the fall 2025 semester will begin in June 2025. Contact individual school sites for availability and enrollment information.

Age: Children enrolled in elementary and middle school. Fees are typically on a sliding scale based on income.

A new city-funded initiative launched in select neighborhoods in Brooklyn to provide subsidized childcare for infants and toddlers. Eligibility criteria and application details were released in April 2025.

Age: Infants and toddlers (0-3 years old). Residency in designated Brooklyn neighborhoods is required.

Free, high-quality pre-kindergarten program for all four-year-old children residing in New York City. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is ongoing, with deadlines in early summer 2025.

Age: Children who turn four years old in 2025. Open to all NYC residents, regardless of income or immigration status.

Offers after-school tutoring, mentoring programs, and educational support for school-aged children in the Bronx. Summer programs for 2025 are currently accepting applications.

Age: Elementary and middle school students. Program focus includes academic enrichment and social-emotional development.

Provides early intervention services and support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities on Staten Island. Intake evaluations are scheduled regularly.

Age: Birth to 3 years old with identified developmental needs.