Child Care Financial Help
Child Care Financial Assistance
The New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development contracts with local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies to administer the NJ Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). CCAP provides child care subsidies for families to help make child care more affordable. Family eligibility for CCAP is based on income and family size. Families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible. For a family of three, this is $53,300. For a family of 4, this is $64,300. More information is here.
Contact Your Local CCR&R agency
Local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies offer free, personalized assistance to help parents find child care. Parents can search New Jersey’s online child care database or contact a local CCR&R specialist. Expert staff can help parents identify child care options based on family specific needs.
Employers Can Spread the Word
Businesses can play a vital role in supporting their employees by providing information about child care resources, including the Child Care Assistance Program.
By offering access to this information, companies can help reduce the financial and logistical burden many parents face when trying to balance work and family responsibilities. Financial help can make quality care more affordable, ensuring that income-qualifying employees can focus on their jobs without the stress of finding reliable, affordable child care.