UPDATE: These New York State Families Getting Cash THIS WEEK

Starting this week, there will be checks sent out to families across New York State and there is good news for families with young kids.

The back-to-school shopping season is here and the supplies that students will need are not cheap! As we watch the stock market tumble and the price of everything stay high, families are facing tough decisions when it comes to spending their money.

But New York State has vowed to help and it may be in your mailbox this week.

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You may have heard that as much as $330 per child will be sent out to various families in New York State. However, this time there is money included for families with kids under 4 years old.

Most checks will be sent before the end of the month of August and, according to multiple reports, families eligible for these one-time payments do not need to apply, as checks will be mailed directly.

Previously, the checks were only available to families with kids between 4 and 17 years old. This change will be huge for those with little ones who are in diapers or are starting pre-k and other day cares.

In her post on "X", New York State's Governor Hochul announced that: "$350 million in supplemental payments are going to families statewide through the Empire State Child Credit program starting TODAY. That’s money going to bills, school supplies, and more".