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HELP PAYING FOR CHILD CARE
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATES
Child care can take up a big part of a family’s monthly budget. Income-eligible families who are working, going to school or in job training may be able to get help through the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which is run by the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family Development (DFD).
CCAP is handled locally by Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies. There is a CCR&R in each county.
Community Coordinated Child Care of Union County is the CCR&R for Union County.
Learn how the program works, who can qualify, how to apply, and what you need to do to keep your child care assistance by visiting www.childcarenj.gov/Parents/CCAP
CCAP Income Eligibility and Estimated Copayment Calculator
This calculator determines if you may be eligible for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) based on your income. In addition to meeting the income criteria, you must also meet other eligibility and program rules. The calculator will also show your estimated copayment (copay), which is your share in the cost of child care.
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
The Child Care Assistance Program helps working families and Full-Time students who meet the guidelines mandates by the state, pay for a portion of their child care cost. This assistance is provided for children between the ages of 0-13 years of age and up to 19 years of age for children with special needs. Child Care can be provided by licensed child care centers, registered family day care homes, summer day camps, school aged child care programs and care by relatives and friends.
(May have to contribute to the cost of care based on income and family size-- “Co-Pay”)
Department of Education (DOE) Wraparound
Doe Wraparound is a child care assistance program for full time working families and students of preschool children ages three and four placed by the Elizabeth or Plainfield Board of Education in Public Pre-K classrooms. The Board of Education pays for six hours of education each school day. If eligible the subsidy pays for care before and after the education hours and pays Full-Time care for the summer months of July and August. (May have to contribute to the cost of care based on income and family size-- “Co-Pay”)
Community Care Voucher Centers (CCVC)
Community Care Voucher Center is a child care assistance program that helps working families and Full-Time students who meet the guidelines mandates by the state, pay for a portion of their child care cost at designated child care centers. There are only a specific number of slots dedicated to the designated centers. This assistance is provided for children between the ages of 0-13 years of age and up to 19 years of age for children with special needs. (Must contribute to the cost of care-- “Co-Pay”)
Kinship Care (KIN)
Adults raising a relative’s child in their home may get help paying for child care. The adult must prove they are a family member & Guardian of the child/children and live with them. Approval is based on the caregiver’s age, work status, income, and family size.
McKinney- Vento Homeless Assistance Act
McKinney-Vento Homeless assistance Act is a child care assistance program that assists families who lack a fixed regular and adequate nighttime residence. Applicants who self-identify as being homeless or are referred to by a service provider maybe eligible to receive a grace period for up to 6 months to establish eligibility while their child care services are being subsidized.