Childcare Assistance Program Dispute in Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has announced it will stop accepting re-certification applications for the state-supported childcare assistance program due to a lack of funding from New York State.
According to a previous report, the New York State Office for Children and Family Services (OCFS) stated that Rensselaer County had not requested the available $558,232 supplemental funding. However, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin disputed this claim, saying
"The state owes us an apology".
- Rensselaer County provided an email showing a request for funding was made to OCFS on 10/17/2025.
- OCFS was contacted for clarification but could not confirm or deny the information at the time.
Author's summary: Funding dispute over childcare assistance program.
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