DC 37 Child Care Trust Fund
DC 37 knows the cost of child and family care is extremely high, which is why the union advocates for improved access, protected leave, and affordability. As a DC 37 member, you have options to help pay for care, including Paid Family Leave and our newest benefit, the DC 37 Child Care Trust Fund.
DC 37 negotiated a contribution for city workers to a newly created Child Care Trust Fund in the 2021-2026 economic agreement. Effective Oct. 1, 2025, the Fund provides the following reimbursement benefits for eligible child care costs to parents who are covered by the agreement:
- Licensed Care in a daycare center, group family daycare center, or summer day camp – up to $500 per covered parent/legal guardian per year
- Informal Care from a relative or neighbor- up to $250 per covered parent/legal guardian per year
Claims must be submitted to the Fund no later than one year from the date of service. Only expenses that occur after Oct. 1, 2025 will be reimbursed.
Who is eligible for the benefit?
Parents or legal guardians who are covered by the 2021-2026 Economic Agreement, including Mayoral Agencies, NYC Department of Education, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Housing Authority, cultural institutions, New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, District Attorney’s Offices, Community Boards, Comptroller’s Office, NYCERS, BERS, TRS, Police and Fire Pensions.
Parents and caregivers who are using a Licensed Provider are eligible for up to $500 per member per year in reimbursement. Parents and caregivers who are using an Informal Provider are eligible for up to $250 per member per year in reimbursement.
If two eligible beneficiaries are married or in one household, each person can apply for reimbursement for the same child, but for different dates. There is no income limit, no additional benefit for additional children and no difference between part time and full time employees.
Exclusions: Employees in the Metropolitan Transit Authority, School Construction Authority, State Courts, State Rent Unit, Prevailing Rates, EMS, and non-profit/private sector division are not eligible for the reimbursement benefit.
Apply for reimbursement
Download the appropriate application and email the completed form to [email protected] or mail it to:
DC 37 Child Care Fund
125 Barclay Street, Room 716
New York, NY 10007
- Licensed Care in a daycare center, group family daycare center, or summer day camp.
- Informal Care from a relative or neighbor. This affidavit requires notarization.
Once eligibility is confirmed and application is processed, a reimbursement check will be mailed to the covered employee within 14 working days.
Questions? Call the Child Care Trust at (212) 815-1100
