The YWCA Child Care Partnership's Children, Youth & Family (CYF) Program provides immediate financial assistance for CYF clients needing child care.  To qualify for the program, clients need to:

• Have an open Allegheny County CYF case
• Be referred by a CYF Caseworker
• Be employed a minimum of  20 hours per week*
• Be earning at least minimum wage
• Need child care for children age birth through twelve years**

*Clients in the midst of crisis or a treatment program may qualify for Respite Care and do not need to be employed.  Contact the CYF Coordinator at 412-255-1485 for more information
 
**Children ages 13 through 19, with physical or mental disabilities, may qualify for funding.  Contact the CYF Coordinator at 412-255-1485 for more information.

CYF Caseworker Referral Process

All CYF clients needing child care subsidy funding must be referred by a CYF Caseworker:
Contact the CCP/CYF office at 412-255-1485 as soon as you know a client needs child care funding and refer them.

Provide necessary intake information to the CCP/CYF office including:

 • Full names, social security numbers and dates of birth for each family member.
 • Mailing address and telephone number of client
 • CYF case number and sequence numbers for each family member
 • When child care is needed
 • CYF Caseworker name and telephone number

Provide any supporting documentation to the CCP/CYF office including:

• A copy of any court orders
•  A letter verifying custody of the child(ren) in question and authorizing permission to seek child care and subsidy funding.

CCIS Parent Resource & Referral Department

Local:  412-261 – CARE (2273)

Toll Free:  1-800-362-3131