Tuition Assistance:
Just for Kids is happy to support the needs of local families!
We have contracted with the Erie County Department of Social Services (DSS), which subsidizes tuition for qualified parents. For more information, please contact our DSS liaison, Mikayla, at 716.639.8500 x 203 or visit the Office of Children and Family Services Child Care Assistance Program website: https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/ccap/.
New York State Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
The NYS CCAP helps eligible families with some or all of the cost of child care. Each local social services district (LSSD) manages the CCAP with funding and support from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
Activity Requirements
Currently, the CCAP may be available for most families who need child care to work, look for work, attend employment training, attend an education program, and/or meet income requirements. Contact your LDSS for the most up-to-date information about what service needs or activities may qualify to meet this requirement.
Helpful Links
- A video outlining the DSS process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAeloGlI2kY
- Apply for Child Care Assistance online: https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/ccap/
- Contact your local social services district: https://ocfs.ny.gov/directories/localdss.php
Other Supports:
Just for Kids is pleased to partner with the Buffalo Workforce Development Consortium and maintains a modest scholarship fund for families in need.
The students' various projects during their program, plus a nonprofit match, help fund this initiative. For additional information, please contact the Administrative Office at 716.639.8500.
