Child Care Subsidy

A child care subsidy, paid directly to the child care provider, is available to members who qualify. This allowance is distributed evenly over the term of service on a monthly basis. Members are responsible for locating their own child care providers.

To receive AmeriCorps Child Care benefits, participants must satisfy ALL of the following requirements:

• full-time participation in AmeriCorps;
• parent or legal guardian of at least one child under 13 years of age who resides with the parent or legal guardian;
• need child care to participate in the AmeriCorps program;
• a family income that meets the income eligibility guidelines under the Child Care and Development Block Grant for your state.

Types of providers include:

• child care centers;
• licensed child care providers;
• or an unlicensed friend or relative.

Contact Information

Downtown Campus
Floor 6, Room 674
321 State St.
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 685-6010
RochesterAmeriCorps@monroecc.edu

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