Eligibility for child care assistance under the child care block grant is expanded to caregivers regardless of the hours the parent works.

New York A03174 amends the social services law to allow caregivers to be eligible for child care assistance under the child care block grant regardless of the hours the parent works. This change removes the requirement for social services districts to limit authorized child care services based on the hours the parent or caretaker is engaged in work, education, or other activities. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in child care assistance eligibility.

Eligibility for child care assistance under the child care block grant is expanded to caregivers regardless of the hours the parent works.

New York A03174 amends the social services law to allow caregivers to be eligible for child care assistance under the child care block grant regardless of the hours the parent works. This change removes the requirement for social services districts to limit authorized child care services based on the hours the parent or caretaker is engaged in work, education, or other activities. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in child care assistance eligibility.