Child Care Grant Opportunities in Erie County

Empire State Child Care Share Pilot Program

Many working families in NYS struggle to secure affordable and high-quality child care. A lack of access to affordable and high-quality child care results in some New Yorkers leaving the workforce to care for their families, and this disproportionately affects women. In response, NYS is piloting the Empire State Child Care Share (ESCCS) Pilot Program, which will support eligible working families, in accordance with OCFS guidelines, by sharing the cost of child care three ways amongst eligible families, employers, and the State. Those families with income levels of 85-100% of the State Median Income would be eligible.

Please contact our Director of Business Services & Child Care Supply at 716-877-6666 ext. 3082 for more details.

Click here to apply as a parent, child care provider, or employer.

Erie County Start Up Grant

Business & Child Care Connector: Business Navigator Project

The Business Navigator provides business leaders with key strategies they can use to support caregivers, along with tools to guide implementation. Employers in New York State who are seeking to deliver a child care strategy that focuses on the specific needs of their employees, and provides a strong return on their investments, will find the essential resources, case studies, and regional contacts to begin this process, or augment a plan already in place.

Employer-sponsored child care is an investment in the workforce that can yield significant returns. Providing employer-sponsored child care solutions can reduce turnover, increase productivity, attract talent, reduce absenteeism, and enhance the overall workplace culture.

The Business Navigator is proving to be an invaluable resource for businesses across the state by supporting their employees to align their work responsibilities and caregiving needs. This alignment is essential for businesses to stay strong and competitive, while also safeguarding equitable economic opportunities for employees.

Connect with our Director of Business Services & Child Care Supply at 716-877-6666 ext. 3082 for strategies to connect with local employers.

Learn more at https://eclcemployerchildcaretoolkit.com/

Access the digital Business Navigator Toolkit here