Help paying for Child Care
Coming Soon: Limited Reopening of the Child Care Assistance Program Application
The Department of Human Services will start the process of reopening the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for a limited number of slots, with the goal of allowing applications for new children in January.
The opportunity to apply will be first issued to families who fall into the program’s priority groups and who complete a registration form starting in December.
The limited number of available slots will be offered to priority groups (in accordance with state regulation) that include families with children experiencing homelessness, children with special needs, and children from households with very low incomes.
Due to the limited funding available, not all applicants who fall into a priority group and who are invited to apply may be granted assistance.
You can sign up to receive a notification email or text when the registration form is be available.
Continue to visit www.ChildCareNJ.gov for updates.
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.