New York City’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is facing a severe budget shortfall, potentially leaving thousands of parents without crucial child care vouchers, a situation that would impact families statewide. Parents interviewed explained that losing this support would force them to either quit their jobs or struggle to afford child care, significantly affecting their financial stability and family life. The situation highlights the urgent need for increased funding to prevent widespread hardship for lower-income families with children across New York State.