DSS Forms

DSS (Department of Social Services) is a subsidized program run by Nassau county that assists families whose income meets state guidelines to offset some or all of their child care costs. Families must live in Nassau County in order to receive services. All families interested in applying for DSS, must contact the Department of Social Services directly and request an application packet to be mailed to their home.

Expanded Income Eligibility for Child Care Assistance Now Effective Statewide

Previously, a family of four needed to make $90,000 or less annually to qualify for state child care assistance payments. The new regulations raise that amount to $99,250 for a family of four and is expected to help an additional 100,000 New York families.

For more information on the new regulations and eligibility standards, please contact your DSS representative. 

Please see information below:

Nassau County Department of Social Services

60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd   

Uniondale, N.Y. 11553-3656 

Daycare Unit #- (516) 227-7976

DSS & ACS Assistance For Families

ACS(Administration for Children's Services) is a program that protects and promotes safety and well-being of New York City's children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care and education services. 

Eligibility is based on family size, residency, income and reason for care. All families applying for ACS must live in one of the five boroughs to qualify for services.

Parents can apply Online by going to MyCity.nyc.gov or may apply by mail. Printable application forms can be found at  

https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/early-care/forms.page

ACS call Center for parents with questions: 212-835-7610