The NYCHA Childcare Business Pathways (CBP) Program is a business training program for NYCHA public housing residents or NYCHA Section 8 voucher holders to help them launch home-based childcare businesses and receive their required CPR & First Aid, Health & Safety, and Medication Administration certifications.

The NYCHA Childcare Business Pathways (CBP) Program is a collaboration between the New York City Housing Authority’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES), New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS), and Citi Community Development.

This FREE innovative business accelerator program empowers NYCHA public housing residents or NYCHA Section 8 voucher holders to start and grow their own home-based childcare business as part of New York City’s efforts to support entrepreneurs in the city’s neighborhoods and communities.

Participants receive:

• 15 weeks of business education training
• Required childcare trainings and certifications
• Business coaching

Contact the REES Hotline at (718) 289-8100 to RSVP for an upcoming information session in January 2025.

Click Here for more information about the CBP program.