UFT Providers
The UFT is the ONLY union representing New York City’s family child care providers. We’ve negotiated important rights and benefits for our members and will always continue to fight for the dignity and respect we deserve. Learn more about our chapter...
Licensing, Payment & Regulations
See helpful information below.
Our contract
The Family Child Care Providers Chapter signed and ratified its third contract with the state’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in 2022. See highlights of your contractual rights.
Your Rights & Resources
Learn more about your contractual rights and view important forms and materials to help you operate and manage your program.
Provider mental health services
Free access to the UFT's 24/7 confidential helpline provided by Vibrant Emotional Health. Support, guidance, crisis intervention, and referrals from a licensed mental health counselor. Any time. Any language.
Provider Telemedicine
With Provider Telemedicine, you get unlimited access for you and your family to a network of board-certified doctors and pediatricians who can diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for a variety of everyday health issues at any time.
Provider vision care
Annual eye examinations from providers across the five boroughs plus allowances for glasses or contact lenses and discounts on regular glasses, as well as prescription and non-prescription sunglasses.
Provider dental coverage
We are pleased to be able to offer our members access to the Preferred Premier Dental Plan from EmblemHealth absolutely free. This plan provides access to EmblemHealth's network of over 10,000 Preferred dentists and specialists in New York and New...
Your Health & Wellness
Members of the Family Child Care Providers chapter have access to a wide range of health and wellness benefits and services at no additional cost. See each health program below for more details.
Contact us
Contact information for UFT Family Child Care Providers.