Promise NYC
Promise NYC (child care for undocumented children)
In short
City-funded child care assistance for children who cannot get federal/state subsidies due to immigration status. Low-income NYC families with children 6 weeks–13 who are ineligible for CCAP because of immigration status.
- What you get
- City-funded child care assistance for children who cannot get federal/state subsidies due to immigration status.
- Who qualifies
- Low-income NYC families with children 6 weeks–13 who are ineligible for CCAP because of immigration status.
- Income limit (2026)
- Under 300% FPL (program rule at launch; 2026 confirmation unverified).
- Papers to gather
- Proof of NYC residence, income, child's age, parent work/school need (alternative docs accepted).
- Renewal
- Annual (unverified).
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