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A message
from The Haus
about childcare

We are approved by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and our operations are made possible through sponsorships and childcare vouchers.

As a nonprofit organization, The Haus is dedicated to ensuring that all families have access to quality childcare.

 

We are not city employees and are not funded by the City of New York. To make it easier for parents to join The Haus, we offer assistance with the childcare voucher application process at our afterschool location. Our goal is to support families and provide a safe, enriching environment for children.

Childcare Voucher Assistance

Income
Qualification

The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) or the Human Resources Administration (HRA) typically uses a percentage of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) to determine eligibility for the Child Care Voucher program. As of 2024, here are the maximum annual income limits for a family to qualify based on household size:

Household Size

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Maximum Income

$49,860

$62,840

$75,820

$88,800

$101,780

$114,760

$127,740

chart created by The Haus NYC

Note: These figures are generally based on 275% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for 2024. The specific percentage used to determine eligibility may vary slightly based on updates to the federal poverty guidelines and state or local funding regulations.

List of Documents Needed

If you already have HRA/ACS benifits, you may not have resubmit them, however; these are the documents as listed online.

To apply on your own,
visit the website at MyCity.

Proof of Address - Only 1 needed

  • IDNYC

  • Driver’s License

  • Utility Bill (dated within the last 60 days, with your address)

  • Current lease, rent, or mortgage statement (dated within the last 60 days, with your address)

  • Section 8 Award Letter

  • NYCHA Certificate

  • CFWB-027 Housing Attestation with address listed

  • Shelter Residency Letter with address listed

Proof of Income

Yes, working parents qualify!

Recent Paystubs:

  • 4 paystubs if paid weekly​

  • 2 paystubs if paid bi-weekly
     

If You Are Self-Employed:
If you have been self-employed for one year or more, you must submit a current, complete and signed income tax package
 

If you have been self-employed for less than one year, you must submit a CFWB-031 Self-Employment Income Information Attestation Form.
 

Other Income:
If you receive other types of income outside or instead of employment income, you must submit your most recent check, pay stub, or current award letter that indicates the amount you receive. If your other income fluctuates, 3 months of documentation is required. This includes, but is not limited to, income from SSI, SSD, unemployment benefits, rental income, pensions, annuities, worker’s compensation, alimony, and child support.​

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If you are NOT working but you ARE LOOKING:

You CAN STILL apply. There is a form online we can fill out together.  It takes 5 minutes.

Children Documents - 1 per child

​These documents confirm your relationship to the children in your household under age 18. Please upload one of the following documents for every child in the household under age 18, regardless of whether they need child care.

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  • Birth certificate

  • Adoption record

  • Baptismal record

  • Passport with parent's signature

  • Court order for legal guardian with financial responsibility

  • Letter of guardianship

  • Other - CFWB-058 Caretaker Attestation

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