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Average monthly
scholarship pays $1,000
DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR CHILDCARE?
DI Child Care
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE!
CSEA MEMBERS—APPLY NOW
al support for working families
before the funding runs out!
ing families to help cover child care costs.
The Workforce Development
of child care for a family with two children is
Institute (WDI) launched child
ear, forcing families to make hard economic
care scholarships to help working
decisions.
families with the high cost of child
end less on child care, they can better afford
care in New York State.
sportation, pay student loans and other bills,
r choices for increased nutrition for everyone
The average monthly scholarship is
in the household.
$1000 per child, paid directly to child care providers for full-time care.
PPLY TODAY!
Eligibility guidelines apply. heSrechoor lvairssithips are open to any
resident working 10 hours or more
G/CHILDCARE
or is in an education of training
te an eligibility
program under the maximum
*If your income is below the scholarship's
minimum, you may still be eligible for
assistance through your local county social
services. Check out our website for more
g to receive an
eligible income.
tion packet.
The program is currently serving all of New York, except New York City.
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Family 85%SMI 400%FPL Size Minimum* Maximum
2
3
4
5
6
$67,490
$83,370
$99,250
$115,130
$131,010
information.
$78,880
$99,440
$120,000
$140,560
$161,120
SCHOLARSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Scholarship of $1000 per child is paid directly to providers for full-time care Scan the QR code or visit
WDINY.org/childcare to receive an ip or short-term training program) at least 10 hours per week
Co-applicant must be working (or in an education or training program, i.e., pre-
application or complete the prescreen.
lable, for approved applicants, thru March 31, 2024
Email scholarship@wdiny.org with elines apply, complete an eligibility screening to see if you qualify
any questions.
LIMITED CAPACITY BY REGION
Questions? scholarship@wdiny.org
per month
CSEA/VOICE Local 100A (child care provider local) members care
for children in our communities,
including many of our youngest CSEA family members. On the front line, providers see parents sacrifice basic needs and enroll their children in quality child care.
Since 2002, CSEA/VOICE has been advocating for more affordable child care for parents, increasing access to quality care and greater investment in the child care workforce. Despite great success, many parents still need help. CSEA providers report families make do with alternative arrangements like leaving children
with a neighbor, elderly family W member or friend, which may not fit the family’s needs.
Scholarship Program
advocates for increased child care
CSEA believes all children should
have access to safe, reliable, quality
child care. Our union actively
funding each year. In FY2023, the state responded with record level
child care funding, including funding
for parents beyond the usual cutoff in income level, which will allow
more middle-income families to
qualify for child care scholarships. We urge CSEA members and
families to apply now. When families sp housing and tran and make healthie
“This program gives parents access to quality
A cruci
WDI’s Child Care Scholarship Program provides financial
support for work
The average cost
over $30,000 per y
child care programs across the state. Many
CSEA families will qualify to receive $1,000 A
per month! This is help that we fought for. This
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program not only helps parents but in turn
supports CSEA/VOICE providers who care for
many of our youngest CSEA”
is truly mutually beneficial.
— Heidi Brandt, CSEA/VOICE Local 100A President
“This is an important program that every CSEA
member in need of child care can benefit from.
I am glad to have had the opportunity to work hly on this with our child care members. It can”truly
make a difference in CSEA members’ lives. esh
family members! It
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About WDI
The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) began in 2003
as a partner to the New York State AFL-CIO and Area Labor Federations to provide workforce training and education services to regional and local unions. Their role evolved
as demand for services grew.
Now, WDI is a statewide nonprofit organization that works to increase opportunities for all New Yorkers to succeed in the workforce while earning family-sustaining wages. Learn more at https://wdiny.org/ About-Us/About-History.