Family Resources • Affordability

Child care cost support

SmartEarly works with local DSS offices to help families who may need assistance with child care costs.

Affordability help

  • Eligibility depends on each family’s income level
  • Albany, Rensselaer, and Saratoga contacts should be listed
  • SmartEarly invites families to call for more details

DSS Support

Help families understand their options

This page should be direct and practical, with county office cards and a call-to-action.

Albany County

162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12207. Phone: (518) 447-7324.

Rensselaer County

27 Blooming Grove Drive, Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 833-6000.

Saratoga County

152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Phone: (518) 884-4140.

Have affordability questions?

Call SmartEarly and ask which county office applies to your family.