To bridge the child care gap for eligible members who work weekends, we can cover the costs for full-day Saturday classes for your children during the school year.
Classes typically offer dance, music, theater, arts and crafts, martial arts, SAT preparation, tutoring and much more. There are just two requirements: You must use one of the contracted child care providers, and there is a $100 co-payment.
If you find a weekend provider who is not one of our contracted providers, you may be eligible for the Cultural Arts Stipend Program. If all provider criteria are met, you may be reimbursed for the partial or total cost of the program up to a maximum of $1,200.
To qualify for the Cultural Arts Stipend Program, you must find a provider who:
Has a tax identification number
Has operated an established arts, recreational or educational institution for more than two years
Offers age-appropriate arts, recreational or educational programs to children ages five through 17, and
Has established course descriptions and a fee schedule.
The Future of America Learning Center (FALC) was developed to provide full-day, affordable, high-quality, and educational child care services to the children of working 1199SEIU parents and to those from neighboring communities. FALC was established in 1993 and is located in the Fordham section of Bronx, New York. It has been the standard practice of the 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation to open its door to everyone in the community where FALC is located.
FALC is licensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). FALC’s pedagogy includes content focused on The Arts and STEAM; the research-based assessment tools, such as Work Sampling System; Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA) for Children’s Resiliency which involves the family in the observation and rating of their child’s behavior and relationships.
FALC currently serves as a host school within The Learning Partners Program of the NYC Department of Education (NYCDOE) which seeks to “build the capacity of host schools to share their strong practices with other schools and to continue strengthening their own practices, support partner schools in learning systems, structures, and strategies to strengthen particular areas of practice, and strengthen system-wide knowledge sharing about strong practices in order to improve student outcomes.”
The Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp Program gives children ages 9 to 15 the chance to spend their summer exploring, learning and growing—all while having the time of their lives. Families can choose from dozens of sleep-away camps throughout the Northeast, opting for either a camp with its own focus, like sports, arts, science and technologyor outdoor adventure, or a traditional camp where kids try a little bit of everything.Read More »
Weekend cultural and academic programs are available for the children of members who work weekends. Various providers offer a variety of enriching classes in recreational sports, academics, and visual and performing arts. Read More »
The CCF Program gives your children a one-week learning experience and covers your workday child care needs at the same time. Register your children this fall for our Holiday Program, which takes place during school breaks. Read More »
Many parents need support when their teens are on school holiday break in February and April. The Teen Holiday Sleep-Away Program at Hands In 4 Youth (the home of Camp Vacamas) provides age-appropriate activities designed to engage teens in team-building and leadership development, team sports and games, debate, art, high and low ropes challenge courses, hiking, outdoor recreation, and nature exploration. Youth are supported through personal growth in an enriching, safe and challenge-based environment.
Teens attend two sessions (seven days and six nights for winter session and five days and four nights for spring session) at Hands In 4 Youth (the home of Camp Vacamas). The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and operates in a facility with a heated living area, as well as indoor and outdoor activity spaces. Roundtrip transportation is provided from the New York metropolitan area. Read More »
To help your teen perform well on the college entrance exams, the Child Care Funds offer SAT preparation classes at sites across the New York area on Saturdays. Read More »
The Child Care Funds contract with summer day camp providers in the greater New York metropolitan area to provide eligible children with a summer camp experience for only a nominal co-payment. Read More »
To ensure that the children of members living in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and Long Island have the chance to experience the joys of summer camp, we offer a Summer Day Camp Voucher. You may use the voucher only for day camps that are licensed or registered by the city, county, or state. This benefit also applies to children who require special accommodations based on dietary or religious restrictions. Read More »
If your child has special needs, we’ll subsidize summer day camp at the special needs site of your choice. You must indicate the name of the camp and the type of special need your child has on your application. Read More »
Teens prepare for college/careers by participating in academic sessions, workshops and unpaid internships, and are exposed to cultural experiences and community service opportunities. Read More »
The Youth Mentoring Program introduces high school and college-aged youth to career opportunities in the healthcare industry through summer jobs and vocational experiences. Teens are paid to work in 1199SEIU institutions where their parents are employed and also learn job skills, résumé building, art and writing. Read More »
The Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp Program gives children ages 9 to 15 the chance to spend their summer exploring, learning and growing—all while having the time of their lives. Families can choose from dozens of sleep-away camps throughout the Northeast, opting for either a camp with its own focus, like sports, arts, science and technologyor outdoor adventure, or a traditional camp where kids try a little bit of everything.Read More »
Weekend cultural and academic programs are available for the children of members who work weekends. Various providers offer a variety of enriching classes in recreational sports, academics, and visual and performing arts. Read More »
The CCF Program gives your children a one-week learning experience and covers your workday child care needs at the same time. Register your children this fall for our Holiday Program, which takes place during school breaks. Read More »
Many parents need childcare when their children are on school holiday break in February and April. The Holiday Sleep-Away Program at Hands In 4 Youth (the home of Camp Vacamas) creates a fun and educational experience for all participants. The program focuses on STEAM activity options in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics; team-building exercises; arts and crafts; team sports and games; high and low ropes challenge courses; hiking; outdoor recreation; and nature exploration. Children are encouraged to make new friends and are supported through personal growth in an enriching and safe environment.
Children attend two sessions (five days and four nights per session) during the winter AND spring recesses at Hands In 4 Youth (the home of Camp Vacamas) in West Milford, New Jersey. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and operates in a facility with a heated living area, as well as indoor and outdoor activity spaces. Roundtrip transportation is provided from the New York metropolitan area. Read More »
The Child Care Funds contract with summer day camp providers in the greater New York metropolitan area to provide eligible children with a summer camp experience for only a nominal co-payment. Read More »
To ensure that the children of members living in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and Long Island have the chance to experience the joys of summer camp, we offer a Summer Day Camp Voucher. You may use the voucher only for day camp that are licensed or registered by the city, county, or state. This benefit also applies to children who require special accommodations based on dietary or religious restrictions. Read More »
If your child has special needs, we’ll subsidize summer day camp at the special needs site of your choice. You must indicate the name of the camp and the type of special need your child has on your application. Read More »
Weekend cultural and academic programs are available for the children of members who work weekends. Various providers offer a variety of enriching classes in recreational sports, academics, and visual and performing arts. Read More »
If your child is newborn to five years of age, you may be eligible to be reimbursed for year-round, full-time day care or babysitting services. Read More »
The CCF Program gives your children a one-week learning experience and covers your workday child care needs at the same time. Register your children this fall for our Holiday Program, which takes place during school breaks. Read More »
The Child Care Funds contract with summer day camp providers in the greater New York metropolitan area to provide eligible children with a summer camp experience for only a nominal co-payment. Read More »
To ensure that the children of members living in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and Long Island have the chance to experience the joys of summer camp, we offer a Summer Day Camp Voucher. You may use the voucher only for day camps that are licensed or registered by the city, county, or state. This benefit also applies to children who require special accommodations based on dietary or religious restrictions. Read More »
If your child has special needs, we’ll subsidize summer day camp at the special needs site of your choice. You must indicate the name of the camp and the type of special need your child has on your application. Read More »
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. Normal business hours resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
In observance of Presidents’ Day, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
In observance of Good Friday, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all Funds offices will close at 3:00 pm on Friday, May 22, 2026. Normal Business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
In observance of Memorial Day, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
In observance of Juneteenth, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, June 22, 2026.
In observance of Independence Day, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Funds offices will close at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 4, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
In observance of Yom Kippur, the Funds offices will be closed on Monday, September 21, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Funds offices will close at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Normal Business hours will resume on Monday, November 30, 2026.
In observance of Thanksgiving, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 30, 2026.
In observance of the Christmas Day holiday, Funds offices will close at 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 24, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 28, 2026.
In observance of Christmas Day, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 28, 2026.
In observance of the New Year’s holiday, all 1199SEIU Funds offices close at 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, January 4, 2027.
In observance of New Year’s Day, 1199SEIU Funds offices will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2027. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Child Care and Youth Services
Welcome! The 1199SEIU Child Care Funds support members and their families by providing quality benefits and academic and personal development programs for children and youth.
On June 6, the New York City Department of Education honored Nila Johnson, a Pre-Kindergarten lead teacher at the 1199SEIU Future of America Learning Center (FALC), with a 2016 Big Apple Award. The Big Apple Awards program celebrates New York City educators who inspire students, model effective teaching and improve their school communities.
The 2016 Big Apple Award recipients were chosen from a pool of more than 4,600 nominations that represent a diversity of grade levels, subject areas and each of the five New York City boroughs. In addition to continuing their work in the classroom, these educators will serve as Big Apple Fellows during the 2016-17 school year. They will also serve on the New York City Schools Chancellor’s Teacher Advisory Group, which meets monthly to discuss citywide education policy, share teaching practices and receive training in leadership development.
Presenting Johnson with the award at FALC, New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña said, “I am happy to congratulate Nila Johnson because she is making an impact at FALC, and I celebrate her with this well-deserved recognition.” 1199SEIU Child Care Funds (CCF) Executive Director Vivian Fox, CCF Chief of Staff Rossmery Dais and FALC’s Chief Operating Officer Bonnie Lou Mallonga were also on hand to celebrate Johnson’s achievement. Mallonga, who nominated Johnson for the award, said, “Nila has shown major prowess as a leader and facilitator of meaningful learning experiences. She has shown leadership and commitment to the Center, to the children and to the families served.”
For more information on FALC or any of the programs offered by the 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation and the 1199SEIU Child Care Funds, visit our Child Care Fund pages or call (212) 564-2220.
Carmen Fariña, New York City Schools Chancellor; Bonnie Mallonga, FALC Chief Operating Officer; Vivian Fox, CCF Executive Director; Nila Johnson, Pre-Kindergarten lead teacher at FALC; and Rossmery Dais, CCF Chief of Staff.
