Did you know that you could get up to $2,100 in Tax Credits for your childcare costs?

Did you know that a family of three can earn up to $30,520 and still qualify to get an ACS voucher to cover most or all of your childcare costs?

Below is a list of programs and tax credits that can help you pay for childcare. To learn more click on a program.

Benefit or Service	What is it?	Who gets it?	What documents does client need to bring?	How does client apply?
Transitional Child Care (TCC)	Free or low cost childcare for people transitioning from public assistance to work for up to 1 year	Individuals who: left PA for work in the last 12 months have a qualifying income have children under age 13	Proof of Income	Automatically enrolled to receive TCC OR completes TCC application. Calls Work Related Benefits to receive application @ (212) 835-7681
ACS Voucher	Free or low cost childcare	Families with a qualifying income	Proof of Income	Call 311 and talk to an ACS operator
Child & Dependent Care Credit (Federal)	Tax credit on Federal taxes (up to null,050 per child)	Families who pay for childcare or dependent care. Childcare expenses must be for children age 12 and under.	W2's and childcare provider's name, social security number or taxpayer identification number	Go to a free tax preparation location to get help claiming these tax credits
Child & Dependent Care Credit (New York State)	Tax credit on NY State taxes
Child Tax Credit/ Additonal Child Tax Credit (Federal)	Tax credit on Federal taxes	Families with a qualifying income who have children under age 17	W2s
Universal Pre-Kindergarten	An education program at community organizations and public schools in NYC	Four year-olds in NYC	Proof of you child's age Proof of where you live	Visit your local public school or a community organization that has Universal Pre-K